Major city · Dominican Republic
Pedernales
Go for 2 nights if you want Bahia de las Aguilas and Jaragua National Park; skip if you only have time for one beach base.
Pedernales is a small, sleepy town on the southwestern tip of the Dominican Republic, near the Haitian border. It is the base for visiting Bahia de las Aguilas, an 8 km white-sand beach, and Jaragua National Park. The town itself is walkable and has a local beach, but there is little else to do. Most travellers stay 2 nights: one full day for the beach and park, plus travel time.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DOP
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Nov (rainy season, some roads may be rough)
- Airport
- CBJ
- Nights
- 2
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- Dominican Republic ↗The land border with Haiti is not a tourist route: do not plan overland travel into Haiti.
- Dominican Republic ↗Avoid driving at night outside cities: unlit roads, motorbikes without lights and animals make it the main risk.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pedernales, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Dominican peso (DOP); resorts and tour operators often quote in US dollars.Dominican Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro and Altice sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at the airports and malls; bring your passport.Dominican Republic-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; buy garrafones (big refillable jugs) or bottled.Dominican Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service already added; 5–10% extra for good service.Dominican Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Dominican Republic-wide
- SafetyPedernales is generally safe, but remote.
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- RestroomsIn restaurants and malls; carry tissue.Dominican Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysLong lunch breaks in small towns; Sunday is quiet.Dominican Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCBJ Cabo Rojo Airport (Domestic flights only; about 16 km (9.9 mi) southeast of Pedernales).CBJ Cabo Rojo Airport (Domestic flights only; about 9.9 mi (16 km) southeast of Pedernales).
- Getting aroundPedernales is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi to Bahia de las Aguilas (round trip)checkDOP 2,000
- Metro or bus rideBus from Barahona to PedernalescheckDOP 350
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomDOP 1,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomDOP 2,500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomDOP 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget DOP 1,500 · Mid DOP 3,000 · High DOP 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CBJ Cabo Rojo Airport (Domestic flights only; about 16 km (9.9 mi) southeast of Pedernales)CBJ Cabo Rojo Airport (Domestic flights only; about 9.9 mi (16 km) southeast of Pedernales)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pedernales: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Pedernales is walkable. For Bahia de las Aguilas and the parks, you need a taxi or guided tour; check with your guesthouse.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bahia de las Aguilas
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or tour from Pedernales, about 30 min
8 km (5 mi) of white sand; bring food and water.5 mi (8 km) of white sand; bring food and water.
Jaragua National Park
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi or tour, about 45 min
Guided tour recommended; check park hours.
Cabo Rojo Beach
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi, about 20 min
Near the airport; a quieter beach option.
Barahona
overnightDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus or taxi, about 2–3 h
See things to do in Barahona.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre near Parque Central
Walkable to eateries and the beach; small guesthouses like Hotel El Almendro.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- DOP 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- DOP 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- DOP 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × DOP 2,500 | DOP 5,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × DOP 3,000 | DOP 12,000 |
| Taxi to Bahia de las Aguilas, round trip1 × DOP 2,000 · check | DOP 2,000 |
| Bus from Barahona to Pedernales2 × DOP 350 · check | DOP 700 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DOP 1,970 |
| Trip total≈ DOP 5,420 per person per day, bed included | DOP 21,670 |
2026 estimate in Dominican pesos; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus from Barahona to Pedernalescheck | DOP 350 |
| Guesthouse double roomcheck | DOP 1,500–4,000 |
| Meal at a local eatery | DOP 200–500 |
| Taxi to Bahia de las Aguilas (round trip)check | DOP 2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses from Barahona can be hard to catch late in the day; plan to arrive early.
- The Haitian border is nearby; carry your passport and visa if crossing.
- No ATM in town? Check before you go; bring enough cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Barahona → Pedernales: about DOP 350, 2–3 h (check)
- Taxi Pedernales → Bahia de las Aguilas: about DOP 2,000 round trip (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
Spanish is the main language; English is limited outside resorts.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pedernales. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid May–Nov (rainy season, some roads may be rough) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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