Macao Beach is a public beach located in the northern part of Bávaro in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic, where you can surf.
Its golden sandy beach and crystal clear waters are surrounded by cliffs that give rise to the perfect image.
The unspoiled Macao Beach is one of the most wonderful beaches in Punta Cana and most popular with locals. It is the tourist spot for those who practice surfing and do tour activities in buggies and four wheels.
This beautiful beach is public and does not belong to any resort, so you can lie wherever you want.
It is only 20 minutes away from Playa Bávaro, so many tourists organize buggy trips to visit it.
Where is Macao Beach
Playa Macao is considered one of the five most impressive beaches in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the northern part of Bávaro in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic.
It is one of the 5 most wonderful beaches in the country, wide, bright and all surrounded by palm trees. It is known for its waves and wind becoming one of the favorite beaches for surf lovers.
How to get to Macao Beach
Macao Beach is a very popular place that receives many visitors, but retains a special regime that leaves it out of large mass tourism. All this makes the tourist to find a place of natural beauty very well preserved along with a relaxed tourist atmosphere.
Far from the usual hustle and bustle of the tourist areas, in Macao Beach you will find a quiet place of natural beauty, white sands and crystal clear waters.
If you are staying in Punta Cana, it is very easy to get to Macao Beach. You can either rent a car or take a cab and in less than 30 minutes north you will be at Playa Macao.
Until you reach the place you will be able to see impressive views that will make you enjoy along the way.
Once in Macao Beach, the tourist will find an unforgettable landscape of rocky cliffs, surrounded by palm trees and a virgin coastline, a true dream come true for every nature lover.
The natural beauty of this beach is one of the reasons why this treasure should be protected.
Things to do in Macao Beach
There are many activities and excursions to do in Macao Beach, which will provide entertainment and great fun to all tourists, although without a doubt the most popular are the water activities, among them surfing.
SURF
Surfing is a water sport that is practiced in the sea, in which you only need a surfboard and a beach with high waves.
If you are a lover of this sport, either as a beginner or as an experienced surfer, Macao Beach is the perfect place.
As a beginner, Macao beach has areas where the waves are much softer and calmer, perfect to learn to keep your balance, gain experience and learn to master the board, gaining confidence little by little.
For the most experienced surfers, Macao Beach has something very special since it has certain places with very high and challenging waves that provide a great adrenaline rush and excitement to every surfer capable of conquering the wave.
BUGGY TOUR
Macao Beach is only 20 kilometers by car from Playa Bávaro, so many tourists organize a buggy tour to visit the beach.
If you prefer a leisurely beach atmosphere to experience it at its best, we recommend you to take advantage of the weekends. However, if you are looking for a more relaxed and quiet atmosphere, we recommend taking a buggy trip and visiting the beach during the week.
RELAXATION AND REST
Not for every tourist the idea of vacation is fun, leisure and adventure sports, there are those who the idea of a perfect vacation also includes relaxation and rest lying on the soft sand. So if you choose Macao Beach, know that it is the right choice, with its incredible white sandy beaches where you can sunbathe and let your mind go blank, just like that.
Macao Beach offers other ways of relaxation, observing the way the fishing people work while enjoying a refreshing beer or mojito sitting on a beach terrace.
Why visit Macao Beach
For any tourist looking for a perfect combination of adventure, relaxation and Dominican authenticity, Playa Macao is the perfect destination.
Macao Beach has an impressive natural beauty, it is the ideal place to practice exciting water adventures and it also has a rich local Caribbean culture.
Gastronomy
If your stomach asks for something to eat, we suggest you stop at one of the food stalls and enjoy some tasty snacks.
You can also order a delicious fresh fish which is usually served fried and/or grilled on the spot.
If you wish to visit a nearby restaurant and enjoy traditional Caribbean food, you can visit:
- Drago Grill Argentinean cuisine Grill (barbecue)
- La Tiendita By Abs Bávaro (steak restaurant)
- Montserrat Manor (Contemporary cuisine)
- Youyu (Asian cuisine, China)
- Castaways Restaurant (Caribbean cuisine, seafood…)
- Kukua Beach Club & Resturant (Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, Spanish)
- Etc.
One of the most typical drinks of the area are the exotic refreshing cocktails such as:
- Caribbean Mojito: sliced lime, lime juice, white rum, sugar, soda, mint, crushed ice.
- Piña colada juarez: coconut rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, evaporated milk, ice.
- Nieblas del Caribe cocktail: tequila, blue curacao, grenadine, orange juice, lime juice.
- Coco loco cocktail with white rum: pineapple juice, sugar syrup, coconut, gin, lemon, white rum, white tequila.
- Caribbean Daiquiri: lime for the rim, ice, champagne, white rum, lime juice,
- Etc.
Hotels
The best hotels at the best value for money, modern, beautiful and with excellent attention from the staff we found:
- Live Aqua Punta Cana
- Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa
- Ocean El Faro Resort
- Excellence El Carmen
- Breathless Punta Cana Resort
- Etc.
If you choose Macao Beach as your vacation destination, don’t forget to bring your camera to capture beautiful and spectacular images of the surroundings.
