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An alternative to Punta Cana? That may sound strange, but a brand new Dominican airport is planned to open at the end of 2025.
Searching forums, there is already pushback with just the thought of a Punta Cana Dupe, especially because Samana, Miches and Puerto Plata Inch get closer to the mainstream every year.
But the province of Pedernales is one of the Dominican The last boundaries of the Republic for Tourism, and it can be unpleasant for some, simply because of the proximity of neighboring Haiti, that, it It is of course not exactly the postcard paradise that it should be.
The home base of beautiful foot -print -free coasts, lively coast villages and much less crowds than Punta Cana’s flashy resorts, such as it or not, Cabo Rojo will become the new holiday hotspot of the Dominican Republic as soon as the Pedernales International Airport Cut the blue ribbon towards the end of the year.
Pedernales: The almost untouched coasts of the DR
Untouched Caribbean Seaside? That is a point of sale that Punta Cana cannot offer.
If there is one claim on fame in Pedernales, it is that Bahía de Las ÁguilasOften going on and neck with Punta Cana’s Playa Bavaro as the most beautiful beach in the country.
You will find shiny white sand and lively turquoise waters, except that there is minimal development here and a better experience than Bavaro for those who don’t like crowds – but who do?
However, the beautiful coasts do not stop there. In fact, Bahía de Las Águilas is probably difficult for competitors, because this side of the Dr. is visited less by holidaymakers, often seen as a close local escape.
Such a place is Playa BlancaA secret hiding place with epic sunsets and only has reviews from the locals (but one of all 5-star rating, by the way).
Another is Playa Cabo Rojo In the city with the same name where the new airport is located. Local customers claim to enjoy the ‘crystal clear waters’ and close access to attractions in the neighborhood-to not mention ‘soft white sand’ and completely waste-free despite a lack of infrastructure that is so isolated.
Most foreign tourists still have to discover the spectacular coasts near Cabo Rojos, but that is expected to change in 2026 with many more temptations than just the flawless beaches of the region (with the exception of an incidental Sargassum invasion).
Real culture and astonishing nature
Although there are a few negative aspects of Punta Cana, such as the prices for being more than reasonable, culture lacks.
From what I saw during my journey, Punta Cana has only become a tourist port for his amazing beaches, chic resorts and seductive holiday market, while the culture is left to places such as bustling Santo Domingo.
That is not the case for Cabo Rojo, where the compound experiences of Punta Cana outweigh all the cultural pleasures that you could find elsewhere.
However, that does not mean that there is no light tourist atmosphere. Just last fall, port Cabo Rojo was completed, making it more attractive for cruisers to dismiss and explore the region.
The aim of the city is to attract 150,000 cruise passengers in 2025, without telling how many more air travelers arrive in 2026 as soon as a word spreads from this emerging Dominican gem.
With such a lush nature such as Jaragua National Park, Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge and The Breath Opsen Oviedo Lagune (within jaragua) with picturesque boat trips and more flamingos than one Tommy Bahama Shirt, it is easy to see why the Dominican government chose this region to present.
The Pro Pedernales Tourism Project: Name brand Hotels & New Airport
Information about which airlines Pedernales International Airport will serve is currently a mystery, but given how the DR is a furious success since the pandemic, it would be shocking if no American airlines were among the first to participate.
What we do know is that the airport will be opened at the end of the calendar year, and if it is something like the long -awaited opening of Tulum, airlines will drip month after month, creating a new Caribbean Vacation Hotspot.
As for hotels, there is much more information with confirmed obligations from well -known names.
It was last winter confirmed Such brands such as Hyatt and Iberostar will develop new properties here with the aim of making Pedernales the next ‘luxury tourist destination’ of Dominican.
But if you want to get a lead on your vacation before the crowds take over in a day, TripAdvisor is currently Hotel Pedernales Italia As the highest stay.
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