Playa Bibijagua — Attraction in Higüey

Bibijagua might be the most active beach. Always crowded, it is far from being relaxing. Nevertheless, it is the right place if you want to explore the real Dominican Republic. It is one of the most active beaches in the Punta Cana area with a massive shopping plaza, watersports, swimming, dining, and a whole vacation experience in one place.

The beach has designated swimming areas to protect you from getting hurt in the regions where boats and windsurfers are adventuring. You can relax on the sand, of course, but the nearby shopping plaza has over 100 stalls with souvenirs, locally made arts and crafts, jewelry, floats, the famed Mamajuana liquor, and swimming gear.

I have stayed at Secret Paradise villa near Corales beach, and I have seen it first hand, if you are not aware, you will feel you are trespassing into some society/resort.

Entrance: Google search for Bávaro Beach Flea Market or Bibijagua Shopping Center- that’s your entrance. I have attached Pic of the entrance here for your convenience.

Parking: at the entrance, there is a barricade that will direct you to park your vehicle/scooter at a designated place. Fee: as per guard wish ;) try 50 or...

Discriminated and Dismissed:

As an international traveler who relies on my service dog for crucial assistance due to health reasons, my recent journey to Playa Bibijuagia Resort in the Dominican Republic turned into a harrowing ordeal. Despite traveling nearly an hour to enjoy the beach, I faced discrimination and humiliation at the hands of the resort staff, who callously ejected me and my invaluable service companion from the premises. Shockingly, they disregarded the paperwork and documents I provided to support my need for a service animal, instead opting to escalate the situation by involving law enforcement.

What's even more appalling is that as I left, I witnessed a Dominican man freely enjoying the beach with two unleashed dogs. The blatant double standard and lack of empathy shown towards me and my service dog are not only unacceptable but also deeply...

Great little beach. The fee of 300 pesos gets you parking for the day. Nice little shops, had a nice long talk with Nina who sells jewelry and about the special blue stones she sells from the mountains of the Dominican Republic. You buy everything from paintings to cigars and lots of booze in the little shops. There are a few restaurants located just on the outside walk area. The water is a beautiful color. There are dolphins and Manta Rays. I think the chairs belong to the resort next door but they are usually empty so I snagged for a few hours...