Cabo Rojo , is an area that covers about 8 km on the southwest coast of the Dominican Republic in the province of Pedernales .
There is a port with the same name. With a draft of about 10.9 meters and a length of 100 meters, this terminal is mainly used for the export of bauxite and limestone. Initially built by ALCOA (Aluminum Corporation of America); It is currently operated by the company Cementos Andinos, of Colombian capital.
Cabo Rojo beach is also located in this part of the country. Totally virgin, with a unique and enviable biodiversity.
Cabo Rojo Beach is one of the most beautiful places on the south coast of the Dominican Republic, 120 kilometers from Bar Ahona . Located in the vicinity of Bahía de las Águilas, it is one of the most visited beaches in the province. Its name derives from the bauxite that abounds in the surrounding areas and whose exploitation kept the area closed for years for the enjoyment of the public.
Access to Cabo Rojo, due to the scarcity of tourist investment in the area and the semi-virgin conditions of the place, is not as easy as to other tourist destinations in the Dominican territory.
However, these conditions add attraction to the place, since they ensure that once you reach its beaches, you will be totally immersed in nature. Excursions are made with some regularity to the area, but there are also those who decide to approach the area in a particular way.
The crystalline waters of Cabo Rojo stand out for being home to the best preserved coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea area. From the shore, the beach has an intense turquoise blue color. The coasts are breeding areas for the West Indian manatee, an endemic species of Dominican territory, and a spawning ground for the hawksbill turtle, in a meeting of specimens of this species that is probably one of the largest in the world. Pelicans also abound on its shores in impressive flocks.
The inhabited areas of Cabo Rojo correspond to the typical fishing village. Picturesque wooden houses abound and it is common to see fishing forests doing their work from the shore.
