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- Bahía de las Águilas main stretch. This is what everyone comes for: a long crescent of pale sand and shallow turquoise water backed by dry cactus forest instead of hotels. Walk well away from the boat landing and the beach thins out quickly. Bring your own umbrella or a large hat, since natural shade is almost absent.
- Boat ride from La Cueva. The trip along the coast of Jaragua National Park passes white and ochre limestone cliffs, caves and small coves before the bay appears. Pelicans and frigatebirds often work the water beside you. It is short, bumpy and a little wet, which suits the arrival.
- Shoreline walk toward the far end. Following the water line away from the landing, you cross open sand toward rockier corners where the beach narrows and the cliffs close in. The walk is flat and easy
- Bahía de las Águilas main stretch. This is what everyone comes for: a long crescent of pale sand and shallow turquoise water backed by dry cactus forest instead of hotels. Walk well away from the boat landing and the beach thins out quickly. Bring your own umbrella or a large hat, since natural shade is almost absent.
- Boat ride from La Cueva. The trip along the coast of Jaragua National Park passes white and ochre limestone cliffs, caves and small coves before the bay appears. Pelicans and frigatebirds often work the water beside you. It is short, bumpy and a little wet, which suits the arrival.
- Shoreline walk toward the far end. Following the water line away from the landing, you cross open sand toward rockier corners where the beach narrows and the cliffs close in. The walk is flat and easy on foot, and it puts real distance between you and any group. Wear sandals you can get wet, and expect no signs.
- Snorkeling and floating in the bay. The water is calm, clear and shallow near the shore, so it works for weak swimmers and first-time snorkelers. Fish gather around the rocky patches rather than over open sand, so head toward the edges of the bay. Bring your own mask, because nobody rents gear on the sand.
- Fried fish at the La Cueva stands. Before or after the boat, the small beachside restaurants at the departure point serve whole fried fish with tostones and rice, usually straight from the local boats. It is simple, filling and the only proper meal for miles. Sit down after the swim rather than before, and drink water alongside it.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.