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Macao Beach

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Ranked #3 of 34 attractions in Punta Cana
Type: Beaches
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Went on outback safari very good day ended at Macao beach. Public beach quite grimy, will be pestered by beach sellers. Sea very good for body boarding

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Very beautiful beach. Evidently this is a Punta Cana public beach. The current here is pretty rough but beach, water everything is beautiful. Only bad thing there were a lot of vendors peddling their goods which made me a bit uncomfortable.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This was a local beach that was absolutely breath taking. There were more locals there and not a lot of tourist. If you'd like a break from the touristy hotel etc I highly recommend this beach.

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Memphis, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

I had a great time there it was a wonderful view. The water is so beautiful there another place of paradise. I would love to visit the beach again.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Amazing beach stained by horrible vendors that won't take no for an answer. They follow you around even into the water.

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Ottawa , Ontario
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The beach is truly a slice of paradise! We went on our tour and we were brought to Joe's seafood shack.This place has been there for over 30 years! This place is at the far end of the beach to the right as you're driving in. The place isn't much to look at, but it will be the freshest seafood... More

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Dover, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful Deep Blue Waters, powdery white sand, Breathtaking scenery, The most beautiful beach I've ever been to. Local vendors selling paintings, palm hats, bowls, fine cigars, Presidente. A great photo opportunity.

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Oaklyn, New Jersey
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Our beach at Now Larimar was just as beautiful. Wouldnt make a special trip. The Bravara beaches where many resorts are all beautiful.

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Picturesque. Nice, clean beach. Only thing to mention is that there are locals on the beach that hassle you to purchase goods from them. Other than that, this was my second time at Macao Beach, and I would recommend visiting this beach while in Punta Cana

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Washington, DC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Macao beach is about 20 minutes north of Bavaro Beach by car. It's a beautiful cove with limited facilites (a Port-O-Potty is available if you're brave.) There's a rustic restaurant run by a friendly guy named Chocolate - who will also provide you with chairs and umbrellas - at the north end of the cove where the Macao Surf School... More

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