Ride from a rural ranch to Macao Beach, Punta Cana’s main public shore, combining a short coffee and cocoa demonstration with a beachside swim. This two-hour tour suits mixed experience levels and includes hotel pickup.
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The morning opens with a safari truck rumble, palm fronds clapping the sky, and the ranch ahead smelling faintly of earth and toasted cocoa. Mounting a calm, sure-footed horse, you move from dirt track through low farmland toward Macao Beach — the Atlantic wind soon lifts the salt into your face and the surf dares you with white lines on the horizon.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable sitting in the saddle for up to two hours and mounting/dismounting unaided.
Wildlife
History
Macao Beach has long been a working shoreline for local fishers and small farms; the area’s coffee and cocoa traditions predate the modern tourist development of Punta Cana.
Conservation
Respect dune vegetation and marked access paths to prevent erosion; use reef-safe products and avoid disturbing wildlife or tide pools.
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Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The tropical sun is intense on exposed beaches—apply and reapply reef-safe sunscreen to protect skin and local marine life.
Wear closed-toe shoes
Sturdy sandals or sneakers that can get sandy protect feet mounting and dismounting and on uneven ranch terrain.
Pack a small towel and change of clothes
If you plan to swim at Macao Beach, a quick-change avoids riding in wet clothes afterward.
Tip your guide and wrangler
Local guides provide horses, instruction, and safety—carry small local currency for gratuities.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important in tropical heat; refill before and after the ride.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet during handling and on uneven ranch trails.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
If you plan to swim at Macao Beach, pack swimwear and a small towel.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen and hat
Protects skin and local marine environments from chemical sunscreens.
summer