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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Bahía de las Águilas

Pedernales, Dominican Republic

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 12 2026
Bahía de las Águilas

An eight-kilometre bay of fine white sand and calm, clear turquoise water inside a national park, backed by dry scrub, rocky hills and cliffs. Access is by boat from Cabo Rojo, by 4x4 over a steep unpaved track, or on foot after the park gate.

Highlights

  • Fine white sand
  • Clear water with fish
  • Rocky coast and cliffs

Good to know

  • Park entry 150 pesos per person
  • Little shade; bring umbrella and water
  • Quietest early morning before 9 am

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