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A remote day-trip into Jaragua National Park brings you to Bahía de las Águilas, an 8 km stretch of near-pristine beach reached by a short boat ride from Las Cuevas. Expect crystal-clear water, simple local lunch, and a day focused on sand, snorkel, and seascape rather than facilities.
A remote day-trip into Jaragua National Park brings you to Bahía de las Águilas, an 8 km stretch of near-pristine beach reached by a short boat ride from Las Cuevas. Expect crystal-clear water, simple local lunch, and a day focused on sand, snorkel, and seascape rather than facilities.
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Sand bright as bone stretches under a high Caribbean sun and the sea dares you to wade into a gradient of turquoise that slides into deep indigo. On a day trip to Bahía de las Águilas visitors arrive by boat from Las Cuevas after a drive past the low hills and fishing piers of Cabo Rojo, stepping onto a long crescent of nearly untouched coast inside Jaragua National Park.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most people in reasonable health; minimal hiking, some walking on sand and short boat transfer.
Most visitors travel by road to Las Cuevas or Cabo Rojo and take a short 10–20 minute boat ride to the bay; many tours include transfers from Pedernales or larger resorts.
Facilities are minimal—expect no shops or formal restrooms; the tour typically includes lunch and bottled water, so bring additional supplies as needed.
Yes—clear water and shallow limestone shelves make for easy snorkeling; bring your own mask for the best experience.
Generally yes, but sea conditions vary with season and weather—follow guides’ advice about currents and safety on the day.
Jaragua National Park was created to protect the island’s southern dry forests and coastal systems and preserves traditional fishing communities along the coast.
The bay lies inside a protected park with restricted development; visitors are asked to follow leave-no-trace principles and use park-sanctioned services to minimize impact.
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