1. Playa Canto de la Playa

    A boat ride to Saona Island delivers you to this sheltered cove where soft sand meets water so clear the coral reefs seem within arm's reach. The absence of commercial infrastructure—just palms, calm shallows, and the occasional snorkeler—makes it feel less like a destination than a private discovery.

    World's 50 Beaches
    2026 · #20 · The World's 50 Best Beaches
    #5 · North America's 50 Best Beaches
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    Playa Canto de la Playa, 23000, Dominican Republic ·

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