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The crew explores the arid, remote southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic by car, traveling from Santo Domingo toward the border town of Pedernales.2:53 They visit Villa Miriam, a series of natural river pools and waterfalls near the San Rafael river, before reaching the coastal region of Barahona.3:13 The landscape shifts from mountainous jungle to a dry, desert-like environment characterized by cacti and scrub brush.8:08 The group takes a boat tour from La Cueva de los Pescadores to reach Bahía de las Águilas, a protected, undeveloped beach known for its clear water and lack of infrastructure.14:53 Despite the area's reputation for being pristine, the crew notes significant tourist crowds and ongoing large-scale resort construction at the entrance.12:42 They conclude the trip by visiting the border crossing between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, observing heavy military presence and extensive fencing.27:32 The travelers note that while the beach is scenic, it lacks the lush vegetation of other Caribbean destinations they have visited.17:40

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