I was there 2 weeks ago with a friend. We took public trans. to Pedernales, walked up to some conchos and rented a motorcycle for all day for $400 plus gas, drove out there and took a boat. It would be ideal to do the Southwest in a car, especially if you want to do Lago Enriquillo, but for budget reasons I couldn't. I was told by the park guard and by other friends who wanted to camp there that it was PROHIBITED because of something about the sea turtles. IF that is true, I think it's important to respect the government's attempt to protect endangered animals and NOT camp out there just because you feel like it. If you have a 4x4, just stay really late but don't camp. I have camped there in the past while no one else was there with a female friend and felt fine. But also there is another thread in here about some folks getting things stolen during the day, so when I went out in the water I moved my stuff up on the beach.
Other things...
In La Cueva (entrance to Bahia) they have built some nice new bathrooms! Great for changing into your suit before heading out there.
Take your own snorkeling stuff. There isn't much in terms of coral, but when I went I saw: giant starfish, sting ray of some type, schools of fish and a few little colorful ones. This was toward the beginning of the beach. If you can, buy a cheap US $40 snorkeling set at a sporting goods store in your country. Use it a couple times and it's already paid for here.
Please don't litter or leave your trash on the beach. Actually if you see some and are in a vehicle, why not pick some things up to take back and dispose? They have been cleaning the beach up but if everyone pitches in it will help keep it beautiful.
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