Bahia de las Aguilas

Literally "Eagles Bay", Bahia de las Aguilas is an 8 km long beach along the southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic. It belongs to the Jaragua National Park, and it is considered by Dominicans as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

The thing that visitors like the most about this beach, is that is totally isolated. 323 km from Santo Domingo and approximately 25 km from Pedernales (the nearest town) this beach is a true oasis in the middle of the deserted steppe of the park. Departing from Pedernales, one gets to a small village called "La Cueva" (literally "The Cave"), named so because of the numerous caves surrounding the village, where up until 2007, used to be occupied by local fishermen. Here visitors can hire one of the local villagers to take them to the beach bordering the coast on a small motorboat, by foot or with an all-wheel-drive vehicle and a good driver going through the park itself (either way its a 10-15 minute ride; 45 on foot).

References

• http://www.listindiario.com/app/article.aspx?id=48661
• http://www.grupojaragua.org.do/pnj.html#Comunidades%20Aleda%C3%B1as