Laguna del Pescado

Laguna del Pescado, in Paraíso, Barahona, is a freshwater mirror ringed by mangroves and coastal vegetation. A prime spot for spotting endemic and migratory birds in their natural habitat. A tranquil corner for kayaking, landscape photography, or just soaking up the breeze through the trees. Easy pull-off access from the highway — perfect for a quick stop en route to Bahía de las Águilas. Raw, living nature in the deep Dominican Southwest.

A coastal lagoon formed when a bay naturally closed off in the Paraíso, Barahona area. Its name comes from the abundance of fish it once held, serving as a natural pantree for local fishing communities. Today it's a wildlife refuge and a calm, mangrove-fringed mirror of water — a key piece of the Dominican Southwest's ecosystem.