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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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Oaklyn, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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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 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 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 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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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

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
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 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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Villars, Switzerland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Disorganized and dirty. The are other better beaches for surfing in California, the Philippines and Bali.

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Shediac, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

don`t go home without going to Macao Beach it`s breath Taking ,..the water is warm the sand is white as flour,...the sceenery is breat taking

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Bay Area, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

If you don't want to pay to have your picture taken with your own camera, simply say no to the folks walking around selling stuff! We didn't mind! Great place for pictures and to relax. Beautiful!

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