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Beach · Bávaro, La Altagracia
Playa Bávaro
The most famous beach in the Dominican Republic: about 10 km of fine white sand, coconut palms and calm light-green sea, protected by a reef.
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About Playa Bávaro
Playa Bávaro is part of the long coast known as Costa del Coco, the coconut palm coast, which runs from Cap Cana to Uvero Alto. It is a stretch of about 10 km of fine white sand, almost flat, with coconut palms leaning over the sea and water of a light green that darkens where the coral reef begins.
The reef, a few hundred meters from the beach, breaks the waves and keeps the sea calm most of the year, good for swimming, kayaking and snorkeling. The sand is wide and walkable from end to end, passing in front of dozens of hotels. In the middle of the beach is El Cortecito, a former fishing village with restaurants, excursion boats and a craft market; further south, Los Corales Beach is the favorite of people who live in the area.
Hotels dominate the shore, but the beach is public and there are access points for those not staying in hotels. In the stretches in front of hotels, the loungers and umbrellas are reserved for guests; at the public access points, stalls rent chairs and sell coconut and food.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day to a full day.
Best time
In the morning, when the sea is usually calmer and clearer and the sand is still cool. Late afternoon is good for walking. December through April are the months with the clearest skies.
How to get there
The beach runs along the entire hotel area of Bávaro. The easiest public access points are at El Cortecito and Los Corales, about 25 minutes from Punta Cana airport.
Tip
Walk along the sand from El Cortecito to Los Corales to see the beach away from the comings and goings of the hotel areas. Agree in advance on the price of boat trips and dives offered on the sand.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa Bávaro
Does Playa Bávaro have waves?
Few. The coral reef blocks the waves and the sea is usually calm, except on days of strong wind.
Can you go to Playa Bávaro without staying in a hotel?
Yes. The beach is public; use the access points at El Cortecito and Los Corales.
What is El Cortecito?
A former fishing village in the middle of Playa Bávaro, with restaurants, boats and crafts.