Punta Cana: Buggy Adventure, Chocolate & Coffee Tasting

Summary

Punta Cana buggy ride through farms caves and Macao Beach with tastings

You’ll ride your own buggy through Punta Cana’s countryside with a local guide, tasting fresh chocolate and coffee at an organic farm, swimming in a cool cave cenote, and relaxing at Macao Beach. Expect muddy shoes, laughter with locals, and sensory moments you’ll remember long after you’ve rinsed off the dust.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the sound — that sort of sputtering roar as our buggy fired up at the ranch outside Punta Cana. It smelled like wet earth and gasoline, not exactly what I’d expected for a day trip from the resorts. Our guide, Luis, had this easy way of talking that made the safety talk actually kind of funny (he joked about his cousin trying to drive with sunglasses at night — “Dominican Fast & Furious,” he said). We set off in a line, mud splattering up on my shoes almost immediately. I didn’t mind.

Driving out past tangled green fields and little flashes of color from roadside stands, we stopped at an organic farm. The air was thick with the scent of roasting coffee and something sweet — maybe chocolate or just the humid morning. A woman named Rosa handed me a piece of cacao to try; it was gritty and bitter but somehow really good. She laughed when I tried to pronounce mamajuana (“Ma-ma-HUANA?”) and poured us each a tiny cup. I still think about that taste — spicy, herbal, nothing like anything back home.

Back on the buggies, we bumped along until Luis waved us down by this cave entrance. It looked dark and cool inside, water echoing off stone walls. Some people jumped right in (I hesitated — cold water isn’t usually my thing), but honestly it felt amazing after all that dust. The cave’s quiet was almost shocking after the engine noise outside. We didn’t stay too long before heading off again; time moves weirdly fast when you’re having fun or maybe just covered in mud.

Macao Beach was our last stop — white sand so bright it hurt my eyes for a second, cliffs rising behind us. Kids were playing in the surf and someone nearby was selling coconut slices from a cart. Luis let us hang out for a while before heading back to the ranch. My shoes never recovered from all that dirt but I kind of love them more now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Buggy tour with nature and beach stops

• Pickup and transport to Buggy ranch
• Receive health and safety instructions
• Drive buggy through forests and gardens
• Stop at organic farm for tasting
• Drive to 25 ft deep water cave
• Swim and admire cave beauty
• Drive to Macao Beach
• Relax at Macao Beach
• Return to Buggy ranch

Top questions

How long does the Punta Cana buggy adventure take?

The tour lasts around half a day including transportation and stops.

Is hotel pickup included for this buggy tour?

Yes, round-trip transportation is included in your booking.

Can children join the buggy tour?

Infants are not permitted due to safety regulations; older children can join if they meet fitness requirements.

Do we visit Macao Beach on this tour?

Yes, Macao Beach is one of the main stops during the adventure.

Are food or drinks provided during the tour?

You’ll enjoy tastings of coffee, chocolate, mamajuana, and cigars at an organic farm stop.

Is swimming in the cave cenote optional?

Yes, swimming is optional—some guests choose to relax by the water instead.

What should I wear for this Punta Cana buggy adventure?

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty and bring swimwear if you want to swim in the cave cenote.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip transportation from your hotel to the buggy ranch outside Punta Cana, all entry fees for stops like the natural cave cenote and Macao Beach, plus tastings of Dominican coffee, chocolate, mamajuana liqueur and cigars at an organic farm along the way before returning back muddy but happy.