Jaragua National Park is the largest protected area in the Caribbean, home to Bahia de las Aguilas, thousands of flamingos at Laguna de Oviedo, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This guide covers how to get there, 10 things to do, tour options and pricing, where to eat and stay in Pedernales, what to pack, and the best time to visit.
Laguna de Oviedo is the largest saltwater lagoon in the Dominican Republic, a 28 km² expanse of milky green water filled with American flamingos, rhinoceros iguanas, and an endemic fish that exists nowhere else on Earth. It sits inside Jaragua…
The town of Pedernales is often considered the gateway to Bahia de las Aguilas, the #1 wild beach in the Dominican Republic. Yet most visitors blow right through this small border town without giving it a second look. That's a…
Bahia de las Aguilas is widely considered the #1 beach in the Dominican Republic and ranks #34 globally on the World's 50 Best Beaches list, yet reaching it still requires a boat ride through boulder-strewn coastal waters and a commitment…
Cabo Rojo sits on the remote southwest coast of the Dominican Republic, where the Caribbean meets one of the last wild corners of the island. The coastline here is dramatic, limestone cliffs dropping into turquoise water, desert landscapes studded with…