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

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

Ottawa , Ontario
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 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
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 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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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 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.

Toronto, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 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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78 reviews 78 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

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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Los Angeles, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Macao Beach is a beautiful natural beach with no hotels around. It has nice water and huge waves. Very fun to take a dip in.

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Lewisville, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

The beach was beautiful and calm. Very beautiful scenery and perfect for pictures. The ocean seemed more calm on this side of the island

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Halifax, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

this beach is a must see, it was a great relief from the busy resort beach. had the best fish ever at the beach resturant!

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Bronx, New York
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Every picture we took at this beach came out stunning. The water is gorgeous but the waves are a bit dangerous.

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