beaches / playas

The main draw of this area is the beaches that border the meeting point between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The multi-shaded blue waters of the ocean complemented by white sands create lasting impressions. While resorts line the coastal strip, there is beach access from outside roads and restaurants, as Cabeza de Toro (El Pulpo Cojo), Bavaro (Jellyfish and Huracan Cafe), El Cortecito (Captain Cook and Soles) and Macao. With some exceptions, there are no restrictions on tourists walking along one hotel beach to another, although there are frequent patches of undeveloped land tracts between them. These beaches can be reached by taxi or commuter "guagua". See section on Getting Around. Cabeza de Toro. White sands, adjacent to the Cabeza de Toro Yacht Club, a departure point for fishing trips, and the site of fishing tournaments. There are a number of restaurants and shops in the area.

Bavaro. The most developed section of the East Coast resort strip, the Bavaro area is dotted with resorts, restaurants and gift shops right on the beach. Most of this stretch of beach is walkable. El Cortecito. An area that made Bavaro famous, where boat taxis would arrive to bring tourists to the restaurants on the beach. This is a very commercial and residential developed area of Bavaro beach. Uvero Alto. Beach with less white sands and high waves in some sections. Macao. The adventure 4 wheel all-terrain vehicles zoom around this beach, but it is large enough for enjoyment.