El Macao Travel Guide
Punta Cana





Popular places to visit

Macao Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Macao Beach, a popular beach in Punta Cana. Experience the area's entertainment choices and live music.

Bavaro Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Bavaro Beach, a popular beach in Punta Cana. Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.

Punta Cana Beach
Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Punta Cana Beach, a popular beach in Punta Cana. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Los Corales Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Los Corales Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Punta Cana. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.

Cabeza de Toro Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cabeza de Toro Beach during your travels in Punta Cana? Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.

Arena Gorda Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Arena Gorda Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Punta Cana. Amble around this romantic area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in El Macao

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive
great hotel especially for a 3 year old ..had a butler but didnt need one had lots of restaurants and pools we had a great time will come back
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
The room was wonderful. We were upgraded to a suite and had so much space. The drinks were great and the food was better than I anticipated after reading some of the other reviews. Service was good too. I felt like everyone really put in the effort. My only ick was the timeshare guys set up by the ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hotel Riu Republica - Adults only - All Inclusive
It was a 5/10. It’s outdated. The food was inconsistent. You have to pick 1 or 2 things you like and eat those everyday, but again they will taste different every day. The workers were a little odd. When we asked for more water bottles/towels. The worker told me when I asked for water at the ALL ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino - All Inclusive
Good
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Ocean Blue & Sand Beach Resort - All Inclusive
We paid for upgraded "privilege" status which advertised an expedited check in process and personal concierge service. The check in process was a dismal failure of over 45 minutes - with no line. It would have been comedic had we not traveled for over 12 hours and were absolutely starving. The concierge ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Excellence Punta Cana - Adults Only All Inclusive
Grounds and rooms were immaculate and beautiful. Staff was awesome. Great stay!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Macao

Uvero Alto
You'll love the stunning beaches in Uvero Alto, and you might want to stick around to check out Sirenis Aquagames Water Park, a top place to visit.

El Hoyo
While there might not be top attractions in El Hoyo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Casino Avalon Princess and Iberostar Golf Course.

Bávaro
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bávaro. Make a stop by Bavaro Beach or Casino Avalon Princess while you're exploring the area.

El Cortecito
El Cortecito is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Cocotal Golf and Country Club and Los Corales Beach while you're in town.

Playa Bibijagua
Playa Bibijagua is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Bavaro Beach and Los Corales Beach.

Verón
While Verón isn't home to many top sights, Downtown Punta Cana and Cocotal Golf and Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
