Bahía de las Águilas It is famous and recognized worldwide as one of the most paradisiacal beaches, pure and crystalline of the world. This white and fine sand beach like other beaches in the South, as the Beach San Rafael that its shore is made of molded stones to the rhythm of the music of the waves, that make contrast in a natural environment,  scenario that changes completely in just kilometers, that's how particular The Deep South is. The unspoilt beauty of the beach is unquestionable and there are options for its development to be sustainable and friendly to the environment.

Bahía de las Águilas, of crystal clear and pure waters

Bahía de las Águilas is considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in the Dominican Republic and one of the best beaches in the world. It is not for less, because of its natural conditions are its fine white sands, little deep turquoise waters Green. With an impressive view of a perfectly preserved coral reef barrier, that lead their visitors to total amazement. Who says Dr. Apperldormm the world's leading specialist of the Lambi species (Strombus gigas) and marine ecosystem based at the University of Puerto Rico, It considers these reefs as the best preserved in all of the Caribbean.

Bay of Eagles by boat, they say that in the sea life is tastier.

A mammal that is in danger of extinction inhabits these shallow waters, the known Manatee Antillean. Which makes the vicinity of this beach its habitat. Bay of the Eagles is an integral part of the Jaragua National Park, an important protected area of the Dominican Republic.

This area looks for the preservation of important and fragile ecosystems that live there. It was also declared a world biosphere reserve by the United Nations Organization for education, Science and culture (UNESCO). Where the Dominican Government received the certification proving this area as an area of global ecological importance.

Jaragua National Park is a protected area, in which Las Águilas Beach is located.

Due to its fragile ecosystems it is a jealously protected area, forming part of the protected areas of the Jaragua National Park. Bahía de las Águilas is a Virgin Beach, where only you can enjoy of a nature in pure State natural. A fauna dominated marine and coastal flora adorn this beach with beautiful nature charms. This forbidden to build a hotel complex in the vicinity, so it is an area considered not contaminated.

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Today is disputed the land of Bay of the Eagles for the exploitation tourist and construction of complex hotel. To these claims the most renowned ecologists radically oppose, since a tourist exploitation of this beach would critically affect the different ecosystems that make this area its habitat.

Waters and the Cabo Rojo, have the largest population of careyes youth known in the world. In a meeting international, This area was chosen as the site of monitoring for the region of the Caribbean. Since it is a seriously endangered species, by his condition critical of extinction.

Bay of Eagles because it became protected area

Studies on the populations and local settlements that were made between the year 1981 and 1982 by the Undersecretary for natural resources of the Secretariat of State of agriculture. It served as the basis for proposing as project turn the area into protected area. These studies were conducted by sociologist Jesús Díaz, to perform an inventory detailed of each population existing. I am clear on the lifting the absence of human settlements in Bahía de las Águilas. And if a settlement is currently, subsequent to this study were therefore are considered outside the law. Since rose after the enactment of these lands as protected areas.

Sunset in Bahía de las Águilas and how not to be amazed.

Is established a Plan of management for the Park Nacional Jaragua in 1,986. Where are specific your zoning, the use extensive and recreation with the relevant recommendations for their management and development. Later in the year 1,997 proposed marine management Plan, made and proposed by the Grupo Jaragua. Within the framework of the GEF/UNDP/ONOPLAN project (1997). Exortando the recommendations for zoning and make use of the part marina of the Park. Where included is to Bahía de las Águilas, with this work is recognized the major habitats marine and is recognizes the fragility of the structure.

Bahía de las Águilas a paradise that makes you fall in love and captivates you with its beauty

If you dare to live the adventure of Bay of the Eagles will be on of a beauty totally Virgin. To the arrival to this destination can be protagonist of the view of an of the 130 species of birds that inhabit the zone.  According to the Ministry of the environment 10 species are endemic, While 76 are residents and 47 are migratory. All this is located in so only 1,374 square kilometers that make up the protected area.

Its waters are known for their beautiful corals. Also home to starfish, the Gorginas Pseudoterogorgia (invertebrates marine that look like skeletons of bushes) and Seagrasses. Its waters concentrated the greater population of carey young in all the world. Its beaches are also visited by other species of hawksbills. Every year you come to nest on the shores of Bahía de las Águilas. Another mammal important and of peculiar beauty is the iguana Rhinoceros that in its form physical is similar to them already extinct dinosaurs. Other populations that exist in the Park are the Dove Corona, Ash Dove, manatees and lambies. Endemics such as the canelilla and the guanito coexist with the guazabra guayacan, the oak, and the gayuco.

Nature sculpted with magic each destination in the Jaragua National Park, where its main attraction stands out Playa de la Águilas.

Not only nature is present in this park established in 1,983. Culture plays an important role since that have been found in archaeological sites, It date from the pre-Hispanic origin. Where there were important indigenous settlements. Examples are La Poza Caverns, The Guanal and Mongo where you can still see the made by the tainos pictographs.

Bay of Eagles by boat, it is an adventure between crystal clear turquoise green waters.

Due to its diversity Park was declared by Unesco as a biosphere reserve in the year 2,002. Were also declared that same year parks Sierra de Bahoruco and Lago Enriquillo. Reason for its beauty and natural talent abound. The little rainfall that are recorded there have led to convert the grounds of the Park in an area coveted by tourism employers. These have been found of forehead to many environmental groups as the Coalition for the defence of Protected Areas. Group that calls for the protection and preservation of a delicate ecosystem as it is the Jaragua National Park and its coveted Beach Bay of the Eagles.

Tourism in the Eagles, What to do?

Visit the Jaragua National Park poses a real adventure for visitors either local or international origin. In the same time of undertake the journey you go to an area of little development economic. This area has an unimaginable beauty where nature carved with magic each of the destinations. Paradisiacal go nourishing the view of a spectacular contrast. Where in few kilometers from distances, You can find with variations climatic and landscapes striking.

Arriving at the entrance that leads to Bahía de las Águilas. You can make the journey in two ways, by sea where you must hire a boat or boat, that will take you all over the coast to the beach. THE COST APPROXIMATE IS A 300 DOMINICAN PESOS, which they will include payment permit to enter the park. In all national parks must pay an entry permit, (Note they come out with a minimum of passengers and whether they are few people, then the cost of the passage by sea may increase).

If you prefer you can make the journey by land, you need a vehicle that is a little high. The vehicle can be a car, its height is normal. Taking into account that these roads are dirt and can deteriorate with the rains, one of the tours we did in a normal car and it could be done complete.

Live the best of eco-tourism, dare to visit the Jaragua National Park.

If you are an adventurous and you like the hiking end can make the tour to foot. In this way you can have a panoramic view of the coast in some sections. Following the route you can see some species of birds, the famous Rhinoceros iguana and some species of plants characteristic of the area.

You can eat in the vicinity of the Park. There are several restaurants and places that offer you the service of food and guided. Predominate fish dishes on the menu, seafood and the famous food typical Dominican. This being a combination of(Rice White, beans, chicken stew or spaghetti accompanied of plantains fried ripe or green), that in the majority of cases is cooked using traditional methods in kitchen.

Bahía de las Águilas is a marvel since you start the trip to its waters.

Lodging inBay of theEagles It is impossible to find because it is a protected area. And therefore this prohibited the construction of hotels. But don't panic you can locate rooms in different hostels and hotels that offer their services in the city of flint at reasonable costs.  You have to know that you won't find sumptuous rooms unless you hospedes you in some eco-Hotel that already are being developed in the area.

How to get to the Playa de las Águilas:

The coveted and crystal clear waters of Bahia de Aguilas are found in the Southern Region of the Dominican Republic, in the Pedernales province. It is in the Jaragua National Park that you can enjoy this destination, through the road that connects Cabo Rojo with La Cueva de Pedernales, already in La Cueva you can access Las Águilas beaches by boat by sea or by road within the park in both cases it has a cost.

When visiting Cabo Rojo- Bahía de Águilas we recommend you bring:

Water

Long sports trousers.

Closed-toe shoes or sandals.

Calipso water resistant.

Repellent (can have mosquitoes).

Sunglasses.

Sunscreen.

Swimsuit.

Towel.

Tour suitable for all the family, they should take appropriate precautions if you are with children or people who do not know how to swim.

We must remember that the water always represent danger, If things are not done as it should be.

If you go to Bahia de las Aguilas by boat it is recommended to use life jackets. If in any case, who will offer the service does not have vests at the time, It is preferable not to go.

They are recommendations that if taken into account in Playa de Las Águilas you can enjoy the destination without worries or major mishaps.

In case you feel lost on the road to Bahías de Las Águilas, we recommend using Google Maps or orienting yourself with citizens, They kindly indicate the road.