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Playa La Vacama is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 214th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 142 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of La Vacama settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa La Vacama coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to drive along a dirt road about 2km long.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Lava Cama, which has a rating of 8.1.
Playa La Vacama (Dominican Republic) is located outside the La Vacama settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
La Vacama 3.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Uvero Alto 4.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Uvero Alto 1.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Uvero Alto 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
El Salado 3.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
La Cuchareta 3.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 6.9 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Friusa 5.7 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Friusa 4.8 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Bavaro 3.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Icacos Blancos 6.1 km
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The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa La Vacama, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa La Vacama does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Playa La Vacama can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa La Vacama.
There are 7 places to stay in the Playa La Vacama area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa La Vacama include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Playa La Vacama has no parking spot and you have to drive on a dirt road to reach it.
There are 2 attractions near Playa La Vacama that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Four wheel - ATV located in 3.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Playa La Vacama is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Puerto Plata 5.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Bayahibe 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
El Rincon 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
El Valle 1.4 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Dominicus 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand
Rio San Juan 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Sosua 0.7 km
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Punta Cana 9.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Las Galeras 5.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Juan Dolio 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Cabarete 0.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Sosua 0.7 km
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