Welcome To
Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic
Cabo Rojo is an emerging destination on the Dominican Republic’s untouched southwestern coast. Home to Bahía de las Águilas (widely considered the most beautiful beach in the Caribbean), a growing cruise port, and the wilderness of Jaragua National Park, this corner of Pedernales province offers what much of the Caribbean has lost: pristine nature without the crowds.
Where is Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic?
Cabo Rojo sits in Pedernales province at the southwestern tip of the Dominican Republic, roughly 300 km from Santo Domingo. The area includes the new Taino Bay cruise port and serves as the gateway to Bahía de las Águilas beach.
Note: This is Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic, not the town of the same name in Puerto Rico.
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Cabo Rojo at a Glance
- Location: Pedernales province, southwestern Dominican Republic
- Distance from Santo Domingo: 300 km / 186 miles (4.5-5 hour drive)
- Main attractions: Bahía de las Águilas beach and Jaragua National Park
- Cruise port: Taino Bay Pedernales (opened 2024)
- Best time to visit: December through April (dry season)
- Language: Spanish (limited English outside organized tours)
Important Note: Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic is a different destination from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.
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Why Visit Cabo Rojo?
Most Caribbean destinations sold out decades ago. Cabo Rojo hasn’t. The Dominican government is developing this region into a major tourism zone, with resorts and infrastructure projects underway. But right now, visitors experience something increasingly rare: an 8-kilometer pristine beach with almost no one on it, national parkland teeming with flamingos and iguanas, and a coastal landscape that feels untouched.
This is the Dominican Republic before Punta Cana became Punta Cana.
The tradeoff? Limited hotels, fewer English speakers, and infrastructure that’s still catching up. If you’re comfortable with a bit of adventure, the reward is worth it.
