Punta Cana Buggy Tour with Guide & Macao Beach Swim

Summary

Buggy ride through Punta Cana villages, caves, and Macao Beach

You’ll drive your own buggy across Punta Cana’s countryside with a local guide, taste fresh coffee and chocolate at a family home, swim in the cool waters of Macao Cave, then finish with a dip at Macao Beach surrounded by palms and soft sand — moments you’ll remember long after you’ve washed off the mud.

What’s the experience like?

We jumped into these muddy buggies just outside Punta Cana — helmets on, engines rumbling. Our guide, José, grinned as he handed me the keys (I’m not sure he trusted my driving). The road out of town was rough but kind of thrilling, with sugarcane fields flashing by and kids waving from doorways. I remember the smell of wet earth after last night’s rain — it stuck to us pretty much everywhere.

First stop: a family house in La Ceiba del Salado. The air inside was thick with coffee and something sweet I couldn’t place until José said “cacao.” We tried mamajuana too — it burned a little going down but made everyone laugh. Li laughed when I tried to say “gracias” in Spanish — probably butchered it. There was this old radio playing merengue in the corner; someone’s grandma danced by herself while we sipped chocolate. It felt like we were guests, not just tourists passing through.

The buggies took us bumping along to Macao Cave next. It’s a cenote — cool water under jagged rocks, sunlight slipping in through cracks above. Some of us jumped right in (I hesitated; it looked cold), but honestly? Floating there, hearing nothing but water echoing off stone… I still think about that silence sometimes. The Taino people used this cave centuries ago for fresh water — José told us stories about them while we dried off on the rocks.

Last leg: Macao Beach. Sand so white it almost hurt my eyes, coconut palms everywhere, locals selling fruit from faded carts. We had maybe 20 minutes to swim before heading back but it felt longer somehow — salt on my skin, sun warming everything up again after the cave chill. I took a photo under the palm trees that didn’t turn out great (thumb in the corner), but I kind of love it anyway.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Punta Cana Buggy Adventure

• Visit Macao cave
• Explore Taina Macao cave
• Stop at Macao Beach

Top questions

How long does the Punta Cana buggy tour last?

The tour typically lasts half a day including stops at La Ceiba del Salado, Macao Cave, and Macao Beach.

Is hotel pickup included for this buggy adventure?

Yes, pickup is included as part of your day trip experience.

Do you need driving experience for the buggy tour?

No special experience is needed; guides provide instructions before starting.

What do you see on the Punta Cana buggy tour?

You’ll visit a local house for tastings, explore Macao Cave (a cenote), and swim at Macao Beach.

Is lunch or food provided during the tour?

You’ll enjoy tastings of coffee, cacao, chocolate, and mamajuana at a family home.

Are children or infants allowed on this tour?

Yes; infants can ride in strollers or prams and specialized infant seats are available.

Is this buggy adventure wheelchair accessible?

Yes; transportation options are wheelchair accessible for travelers who need it.

Can pregnant travelers join this tour?

No; it’s not recommended for pregnant travelers due to rough terrain.

What’s included

Your day includes air-conditioned transport with pickup from your location in Punta Cana or nearby areas, all crash helmet gear for safety, tastings of local coffee and chocolate at a family home, entry to Macao Cave for swimming or relaxing by the water, plus time to swim at Macao Beach before returning with your guide.