Pedernales (Dominican Republic)

Pedernales is a city and province in Southern Dominican Republic. == Understand == Pedernales is a small, sleepy town on the very south-western extreme of the country, nearly bordering Haiti. It is where most people base themselves if intending to visit the magnificent Bahia de las Aguilas. It is easily walkable, and has a nice local beach. == Get in == === By plane === 1 Cabo Rojo Airport (CBJ IATA) (16 km (9.9 mi) southeast of Pedernales). domestic flights to destinations within the Dominican Republic Buses from Barahona are approximately 350 pesos (2026), however it can be hard to catch them if leaving late in the day. == Get around == == See == 1 Parque Nacional Jaragua. 2 Parque Nacional Sierra de Bahoruco. == Do == 1 Cabo Rojo Beach (Cabo Rojo cape). 2 Bahia de las Aguilas. 8 km long beach == Buy == == Eat == The Parque Central has many small eateries surrounding it that open at night to serve those coming back after a day at the beach. == Drink == == Sleep == Hotel El Almendro, Calle J, Small, locally-run guesthouse on a side street. $34 USD in 2026. == Connect == == Go next ==