El Macao Travel Guide

Punta Cana
Macao Beach featuring a beach and tropical scenes

Popular places to visit

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Macao Beach

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Try balancing on a board at this surf-friendly public beach, where golden sands and clear waters are perfectly framed by surrounding cliffs.

Macao Beach
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Bavaro Beach

4.5/5(31 reviews)

Nothing says holiday like spending a lazy day at Bavaro Beach, a popular beach in Punta Cana. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this romantic area.

Bavaro Beach
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Punta Cana Beach

5/5(27 reviews)

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.

Punta Cana Beach
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Cabeza de Toro Beach

3/5(10 reviews)

Swim with stringrays and dolphins or just delight in the simple pleasures of sun, sea and sand on this well-kept stretch of beach.

Cabeza de Toro Beach
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Los Corales Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Los Corales Beach
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Arena Gorda Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Rest and relax on this Blue Flag-awarded beach, which is known for its sweeping stretch of fine white sand.

Arena Gorda Beach

Top hotels in El Macao

Grand Bavaro Princess - All Inclusive
Grand Bavaro Princess - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Playas De Bavaro, Punta Cana, La Altagracia
The price is ₹13,147 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹13,147
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Punta Cana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,848 reviews)
"Good customer service"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Grand Bavaro Princess - All Inclusive
Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Playa Macao, Macao, Punta Cana
The price is ₹34,796 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
₹34,796
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Punta Cana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (903 reviews)
"Extremely clean, well maintained (buildings & grounds), and smelled nice. The staff was not aggressive but were attentive. Some reviews were negative about the beach but we enjoyed it. There is some coral, but easy to avoid. A couple of the restaurants were disappointments (Oceana & El Patio) but ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino - All Inclusive
Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino - All Inclusive
5 out of 5
Playas de Bavaro, Higuey, Punta Cana, La Altagracia
The price is ₹36,481 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹36,481
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Punta Cana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,812 reviews)
"There is a beautiful beach that is totally invaded by a whole bunch of boats, each playing its own music that competes with the music from the resort. It is absolutely annoying, not relaxing at all. One of the boats almost ran me over. Also annoying that unless you have a cell phone, you cannot order ..."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino - All Inclusive
Barceló Bávaro Palace - All Inclusive
Barceló Bávaro Palace - All Inclusive
4.5 out of 5
Carretera Bávaro Km. 1, Playa Bávaro, Punta Cana, La Altagracia
The price is ₹24,942 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹24,942
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Punta Cana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,820 reviews)
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Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Barceló Bávaro Palace - All Inclusive
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive
4 out of 5
Carretera El Macao, Punta Cana, La Altagracia
The price is ₹34,296 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹34,296
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Punta Cana. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,973 reviews)
"Amazing staff that included Wander , Jean Carlos , Oscar , Juan Jose , estefany, Tomas . Would go back just to see them again , great food , entertainment"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Serenade All Suites - Adults Only Resort
Serenade All Suites - Adults Only Resort
5 out of 5
Cabeza De Toro, Punta Cana, La Altagracia
The price is ₹31,621 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
₹31,621
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Punta Cana. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Bavaro Beach and Cabeza de Toro Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (694 reviews)
"Great clean place great food excellent service"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Serenade All Suites - Adults Only Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around El Macao

Uvero Alto which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

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.

Uvero Alto
Cortecito Beach featuring a sandy beach

Bávaro

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Bávaro. Make a stop by Bavaro Beach or Cocotal Golf and Country Club while you're exploring the area.

Bávaro
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El Hoyo

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

El Hoyo
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Playa Bibijagua

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Playa Bibijagua
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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.

Verón
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Pueblo Bavaro

Visitors to Pueblo Bavaro appreciate its beaches. A visit to Downtown Punta Cana and Bavaro Beach might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Pueblo Bavaro

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