Macao playa turística, Public beach in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic.

Macao Beach is a public beach at the northern end of Bávaro, in La Altagracia Province, where the Anamuya River meets the sea and separates it from Uvero Alto. Its white sand is backed by palm trees, and the water runs from pale green shallows to deeper blue offshore. A small white boat with a blue stripe rests in the shallows at one end of the sand.

The region was formerly part of the Taíno chiefdom of Higuey before Juan de Esquivel conquered the area during Spanish colonization. This conquest in 1505 marked the beginning of European presence along this coast.

Locals gather here on weekends to spend time with family and friends, participating in traditional beach activities that have been part of community life for generations. Food vendors along the shore prepare fresh seafood dishes using recipes passed down through Dominican families.

Macao Beach sits at the northern end of Bávaro, where the Anamuya River mouth separates it from Uvero Alto. From Punta Cana airport, take the corridor road and you reach the sand in about 30 minutes. The village has electricity but no aqueduct or sewerage, so bring your own water and supplies.

Macao Beach is one of the few beaches in the Dominican Republic suited to surfing, and it also draws riders on buggies and four-wheelers. The Anamuya River meets the sea here, marking the boundary with Uvero Alto. The beach holds a Certificate of Excellence and a high share of positive TripAdvisor reviews.