Playa Diamante

Playa Diamante is the hidden jewel of southwest Dominican Republic, a completely pristine beach within Jaragua National Park requiring kilometers of hiking or boat access to reach. Its almost luminous white sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and complete absence of tourist infrastructure make it one of the Caribbean's purest beaches. Surrounded by xerophytic jungle and limestone cliffs, Playa Diamante is for those seeking an end-of-the-world beach far from everything.

Playa Diamante is part of Jaragua National Park, the Dominican Republic's largest reserve and one of the Caribbean's most important, created in 1983. Its inaccessibility has preserved its pristine ecosystem. Fishermen from Pedernales have known it for generations, and their insistence on keeping it away from mass tourism preserved its virgin character.