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Bahía de las Águilas

Dominican Republic travel guide

What to see in Bahía de las Águilas

One of the most unspoilt beaches in the Caribbean, in Jaragua National Park, in the south-west of the country.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from December to May
Photo: Scmjht · CC BY-SA 3.0

Bahía de las Águilas highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. The beach

    Kilometres without a single building.

  2. Jaragua National Park

    Protected.

  3. Cabo Rojo

    Boat landing.

  4. Hoyo de Pelempito

    A viewpoint.

  5. Lake Enriquillo

    Crocodiles and iguanas.

Day trips from Bahía de las Águilas

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Bahía de las Águilas

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bahía de las Águilas are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to November

    Hurricane season

    Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.

    What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the local comedor. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Dominican Republic guide.

Frequently asked questions about Bahía de las Águilas

What to see in Bahía de las Águilas?

The beach, Jaragua National Park, Cabo Rojo, Hoyo de Pelempito and Lake Enriquillo.

What to see in Bahía de las Águilas in one day?

Don’t miss The beach, Jaragua National Park, Cabo Rojo, Hoyo de Pelempito and Lake Enriquillo. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Bahía de las Águilas?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Bahía de las Águilas are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

What day trips can you take from Bahía de las Águilas?

Bahía de las Águilas.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.