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Macao Surf Camp, Punta Cana

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Macao Surf Camp started with the idea of Armando, Gustavo and Rafael to transmit to the youths of Punta Cana the benefits at positivity that surfing had given to them.

Originally, Armando took his kids and various friends to Macao beach where old friends and adventure seeking friends got together to enjoy the waves and enjoy each other’s company. Conversing, the decision was made to form a school that would also function as a place to learn to surf and minimize the dangers associated with practicing an extreme sport. Little by little the idea was formed and the great surprise was the large amount of children and adolescents who signed up, and the quickness with which they began to learn the basic movements of this exciting sport.

“…this also has an explanation, surfing is also an art, it involves movements, style, rhythm, and harmony…and in that, girls have an advantage…”

Says Rafael Ferreras, who before venturing to surf with Armando Reid in the 1970’s, was a nationally selected swimmer, receiving his training in first aid and rescue.

“…beside basic understanding and advancement in the sport, one of our principal objectives is environmental responsibility that, together with knowledge of the ocean, we call Ocean Consciousness. With this concept, we transmit love and respect through our students to the environment; furthermore, our students learn about wave patterns and water safety, giving them the necessary confidence to protect themselves while surfing.”

Gustavo Alvarez, one of the pioneers of surfing and surf instruction in the Dominican Republic, is the spiritual leader of the school, who, along with our students, give thanks to God for the ocean, the waves and God’s protection while surfing.

One interesting aspect of surfing is that the involved sacrifice brings with it a more disciplined life, a higher self-esteem and emotional growth, important in the development of a healthy youth focused on success.

“The beautiful beach of Macao lends itself so that the whole family can share the experience; and to stimulate that, we organize a monthly barbecue where family and friends of our students can participate and enjoy a day at Macao.”
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Macao Surf Camp reviews

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  • I went for a private lesson which everybody did from our group of 5. Rafael organised the transfer from our hotel, which was fast and on time. It’s been a very good intro to surfing for first... 
    I went for a private lesson which everybody did from our group of 5. Rafael organised the transfer from our hotel, which was fast and on time. It’s been a very good intro to surfing for first...  more »
  • We've been sending our groups to Macao Surf Camp for 8+ years now and it's always the highlight of the trip for our clients. Instructors are very professional and respectful, Macao is the perfect... 
    We've been sending our groups to Macao Surf Camp for 8+ years now and it's always the highlight of the trip for our clients. Instructors are very professional and respectful, Macao is the perfect...  more »
  • The one-on-one classes are great for someone with little to no experience in surfing. The instructors are very experienced and are with you all the time in the water, so you get to learn and have fun....  more
    The one-on-one classes are great for someone with little to no experience in surfing. The instructors are very experienced and are with you all the time in the water, so you get to learn and have fun....  more »
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  • BEST TIME EVER!! These guys are great!! Our family of 4 had so much fun!! Seriously, they picked us up from our Punta Cana resort as well as dropped us off once we were done. These men are patient, nice, encouraging, and above all else they want you to have fun! As a testament to their character, as we were leaving there was a woman (not with the school, out on her own) out in the water that hit a bad wave, she was struggling on every level. 2 of the guys sprung to action, jumped in and were able to get to her before the Lifegaurd even saw her, they most likely saved her life!!! Once it was time to go I had an issue paying, as they can't take Amex on the beach. They were so nice, they were only concerned that we had a great time, no worries of the $460 I owed them! Thankfully, they have PayPal and Zell so it was all straightened out without worry once we got back to the hotel and had cell service. This was my family's favorite excursion to date! I could not recommend this business more! The only thing I would have changed is I would have paid for the photos and drone video when it was offered at the begining of our stay...I was being cheap and now I am sorry.
  • We came with a group of 11 people (a few cancelled last minute & it was not a problem!) 1:1 teaching with great tips to stand up. The team did an amazing job making sure we all were able to get up and surf!! So much fun and high quality business. I would go again and highly recommend!! Giovanni the photographer took amazing pictures and even used a drone to catch video and photo footage. 5 star business!!
  • We had such a great time surfing here and getting away from our resort! Alejandro and Miguel were our instructors and we felt safe and confident with them! Great place for beginner surfing! They were easy to communicate with and organized hotel pick up too! Loved the little bar right next door! All they now need is some room rentals close by for those that don't want to stay at resorts on the beach lol We will be back just for the surfing! 😊
  • Excellent surf school in a paradisiac setting. Amazing team, friendly and cool! Highly recommend!
  • We had an excellent time at our surf lessons. The staff were extremely responsive to our questions prior to the appointment. The instruction on land was very quick and then you are right into the water and trying to surf. If you have any concerns, need a break, or have any fear in the water definitely talk to your instructor. They were very accomodating and helpful. The instructors help you fine tune your technique and we were surprised that we were actually able to stand up and ride a couple of waves, which was much better than our expectations going in. Transportation to and from local hotels was included in the price and we only had to communicate our pickup spots. There is the option for pictures and video with a drone. The video and pictures are great, but will cost almost as much as the actual booking so budget accordingly if you want evidence of your surfing attempts. We would 100% recommend Macao Surf Camp to anyone looking for a fun adventure for a couple of hours on their vacation.

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