Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront property with free water park, near Arena Gorda Beach

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Terrace/patio
Children's play area - indoor
Children's play area - indoor
Lobby
7 restaurants, dinner served, international cuisine
In the heart of Bávaro, Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated offers a tropical paradise. Enjoy a beachfront location with sun loungers and water sports like kayaking and snorkeling. Take advantage of free in-room WiFi, international cuisine at 7 restaurants, and rejuvenate at Bahia SPA with treatments like aromatherapy. Helpful staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 7 restaurants and 6 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Separate dining area

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Junior Suite Deluxe

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Deluxe

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Deluxe Swim Up)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Deluxe

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Deluxe

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Arena Gorda Macao, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, 23000

What's nearby

  • Arena Gorda Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Punta Blanca Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iberostar Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cana Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Cortecito Beach - 10 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Punta Cana Intl. Airport (PUJ) - 32 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Colonial - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lobby Bar Fantasia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪restaurante la isabela - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria Grazie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Garden Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated

At Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball, and beachside drinks, plus you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Arena Gorda Beach. There's plenty of fun with the 2 outdoor pools and free water park, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, and aromatherapy. Serving international cuisine and offering pool views, Caney is one of 7 restaurants and 6 bars/lounges. A nightclub, a fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court are other highlights at this luxurious property. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

All-inclusive

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkeling

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Miniature golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball

Lessons/classes/games

Aerobics
Dancing

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs
Onsite live performances

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 570 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 7 restaurants
  • 6 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Free water park access
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Mini golf
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Karaoke
  • Shopping
  • Foosball
  • Table tennis
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle on site
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2009
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free water park
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa, Bahia SPA. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Caney - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Naan - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Taino - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Rodizio - This restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Yurta - This restaurant specializes in Mongolian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda
Esmeralda All Inclusive
Esmeralda Bahia
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda All Inclusive
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda All Inclusive Punta Cana
Luxury Bahia Principe Esmeralda Punta Cana
Luxury Esmeralda Bahia Principe
Luxury Principe Esmeralda
Principe Esmeralda
Bahia Principe Esmeralda Incl

Frequently asked questions

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

No, this property doesn't have a casino, but Casino Avalon Princess (10-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, snorkeling, and volleyball and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball, volleyball, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated also has 6 bars, a nightclub, and a waterslide, as well as a fitness center, spa services, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated?

Yes, there are 7 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine and pool views.

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

Does Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated like?

Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda - All Inclusive - Newly Renovated is a short 10-minute walk from Arena Gorda Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Punta Blanca Golf Course.

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Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Room
Beach
Restaurant
Buffets
Entertainment
Booking
Children
Family friendly

What guests liked

  • The beach was consistently described as beautiful, clean, and great with plenty of chairs and seating areas available. (55 reviews)
  • The pools were sparkling clean and a highlight of the stay, with many guests enjoying the swim-up rooms and pool activities. (27 reviews)
  • Dining options were diverse and exquisite, with multiple restaurants serving delicious cuisines from around the globe. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

2/10 Poor

Poor costumer service to say the least

First problem was already upon arrival. They didn’t allow me to go to the room because they needed to check something. A few moments later, they came to me saying that I had to pay 2000$ more because I tried to pass my kids as infants. I showed my reservation, which showed two adults and two children, no infants. They said it was not what they had and that probably was a mistake from hotels.com. They asked me to make a secure deposit so I could access the room and they’d verify the reservation. They used the deposit saying they had checked and it was my mistake. I asked to see the emails from hotels.com. They refused. The room’s toilet smelled bad for the whole stay. There was nothing done to settle it. We had power outages at least for one night and during one of those nights, there was a water outage. Their restaurant reservation system didn’t allow us to add children to the reservation (it was well informe where children were accepted). I went to ask why’d they said I should be able to make reservations with the children through their system. Didn’t work. At the last day, I tried just with the adults, taking the kids anyway, and it worked. In one of the restaurants, they gave us a table that was not properly clean and we found broken glass in it. I got hurt myself and one of the children got a scratch on her hand. Picture attached. Staff said they’d contact supervisors, but the table wasn’t even cleaned and we continued dinner with glass pieces in it.
Closer photo of one glass piece
Broken glass on the table
Hugo, 9-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hugh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jean-Sebastien, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

After reading some of the reviews, I was a bit hesitant on booking this property. But I don’t know what all the complaining was about, because this property is a 10 . The rooms were spacious and absolutely stunning. The ocean and the beach was a 1 min walk from our room, the buffet and the food selection was very tasty and well prepared. The staff was extremely friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay very enjoyable. I would highly highly recommend staying at the Esmeralda Bahia Principe.
Jeanette Isabel, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the Bahia Esmeralda! The swim up room was a hit with the kids. Tons of dining options through the Bahia resort area, make reservations in advance through the app. Steps to the beach! I found there were plenty of chairs and seating areas. Our favorite spot was the Atabey beach bar, Kelvin was an amazing bartender.
Jessica, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall great experience
Cameron, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

we’ve enjoyed so much food is great I highly recommend Naan Indian cuisine restaurant and Urtha it’s Mongolian absolutely incredible tasty! And property is very close to the beach. Also we had a few little problems in room the staff fixed so quickly. If you have kids and wants to go sleep early ask room away from pool and main lobby-it’s super noisy with evening entertainment. Overall room is awesome food in buffet and restaurant is excellent (I saw someone says they ate all the same but you have to make a reservation for restaurant, if it’s all book-my advice: go there early most likely they will give you table)
Anna, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

People were very pleasant and helpful. Buildings were new and everything was easily accessible by foot or constant ground transport. Restaurant options were endless and delicious. Beaches were clean. Highly recommend!
Melanie, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Not sure of the negative reviews. We had a fabulous time and the staff tried their best to look after our needs. There was no Expedia VIP benefit...so Expedia status was worthless. But Francia at the front desk, Francisco (manager) and Julio (sommelier) at the restaurants, Luis and Yirandy at the front desk were amazing. Wonderful choices for food...keeping in mind that it is a third world country - you aren't getting sushi like your favorite sushi restaurant in America, but lots of great choices overall. Beaches were beautiful, water amazing and overall a grand place to stay. At least a 9.3 or 9.4 level rating.
Mahmood, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Communicate with english is good enough at the resort. But people need to careful to go to restaurant or activity meeting and airport. Bell boys don't know detail. You need to confirm with front people or destination name to go. Also they were filming at the resort and it could be in your way. very crowded and hard to move and inconvenient. They are filming at the lobby when people do check-in or check-out. or they were filming when in front of breakfast restaurant and spa street. otherwise, inside of resort was wonderful. servers are good enough to me, pretty clean and perfect location (30 seconds to go beach or pool both) Food was good enough to me as well.
Ye Jin, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bahia Principe Esmeralda was a dream week vacation. The staff were all so helpful and friendly. We will go back for sure!
Lori Ann, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Christopher Alan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bahia Principe Punta Cana needs to update their in-app map, Google map locations, and physical boards. Relying on these maps brought us to restricted areas on the opposite side of where the true location of the resturant was (Mikado Resturant for example) and the physical boards showed two sections of the resorts with the same yellow color with locations listed as numbers, but had duplicates of locations with only one title listed in the map index (two locations with same color and number, one location/resturant title). Staying at Esmeralda (renovated previously) our shower was not properly sealed, resulting in water getting into the main bathroom area, along with a strange musk smell upon returning to our room throughout the day. We would also find new mosquitos in our room everyday, despite our efforts to clear the room of them. We also never received a "Do Not Disturb" sign after requesting for one multiple times. The vacation was much needed, but would not return to a location with this many issues during our week of relaxation.
Ashton, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Sports bar had horrible service
Jesse, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice
matthew, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jhonatan, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jenna, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

JASON, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Most of the staff were helpful & pleasant. Grounds & rooms were clean & in very nice condition. Cons, possibly more variety @buffet. Plenty of good food but mostly same thing everyday. Beach area somewhat crowded. No adult only pool area as stated.
Lisa Ann, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

This properity is huge. All the sister resorts use the same beach, so it’s really hard to find not just loungers but any space on the beach. This is our 14th time visiting DR. However, it’s the first time our check in has been so poorly handled. The young lady who checked us in was very unfriendly and did not answer our questions or given us any guidance. We were supposed to be VIP guests. No one explained the resort to us or even took us to our room. We were left on our own for most things. Luckily we had a lot of experience and were able to navigate. The room was supposed to be newly renovated. It was not. I will attach pictures. The swim out pool was nice and clean but it didn’t have much privacy as it was right next to the heavily trafficked path. I love Punta Cana but I will not be going back to this resort.
Arnela, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the great food and friendly staff with easy access to the beach and child friendly facilities.
Patrick, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gary, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My family and I had a wonderful stay. Great service, drinks and food. Plenty of options and high-quality relaxation in a beautiful tropical paradise.
Darryl, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jenely, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The beach access is great. Drinks are plentiful, the rooms and common areas are clean. The staff for the most part are friendly, but will be unhelpful if you book any excursions and need to be picked up on the other properties on site. The food however is overall lacking, especially if you are vegetarian or vegan. Overall a great stay if you're looking to unwind and relax.
Duncan, 6-night romance trip
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