The southwest Dominican Republic is home to some of the most extraordinary natural attractions in the Caribbean, all within an hour or two of Port Cabo Rojo. These in-depth destination guides cover Bahia de las Aguilas, Laguna de Oviedo, Jaragua National Park, Hoyo de Pelempito, Sierra de Bahoruco National Park, Pedernales town and more, with full logistics, costs, tour options, wildlife guides, and honest first-hand advice on what to expect at each one.
Sierra de Bahoruco National Park Visitors Guide
The Caribbean's most biodiverse mountain range, Sierra de Bahoruco National Park shelters 30 of Hispaniola's endemic bird species, ancient cloud forests, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This complete guide covers how to get there, what to do, where to stay, and everything else you need to plan your visit.
Hoyo de Pelempito Visitors Guide
Deep in the mountains of southwest Dominican Republic, Hoyo de Pelempito is a geological depression so vast that clouds gather inside it. Over 700 meters deep, ringed by walls that rise to 1,800 meters, and sheltering 13 endemic bird species: this is the Caribbean's most dramatic natural wonder.
Jaragua National Park Visitors Guide
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 Visitors Guide
Laguna de Oviedo is the Dominican Republic's largest saltwater lagoon, home to American flamingos, rhinoceros iguanas, and an endemic fish found nowhere else on Earth. This guide covers tour options and pricing, wildlife, how to get there, where to stay, and what to pack for your visit.
Pedernales Visitors Guide
Pedernales is the gateway to the Dominican Republic's wild southwest: Bahia de las Aguilas, Hoyo de Pelempito, Jaragua National Park, and the new Cabo Rojo cruise port. This guide covers how to get there, where to stay and eat, what to do, and everything you need to plan your trip.
Bahia De Las Aguilas Visitors Guide
Bahia de las Aguilas is the Dominican Republic's most beautiful beach, and one of its hardest to reach. This guide covers everything you need to plan your visit: how to get there from Cabo Rojo cruise port or Pedernales, boat logistics, costs, what to pack, where to eat, and honest advice on what to expect.