El Macao Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Macao Beach
Try balancing on a board at this surf-friendly public beach, where golden sands and clear waters are perfectly framed by surrounding cliffs.
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.
Bavaro Beach
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.
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
Swim with stringrays and dolphins or just delight in the simple pleasures of sun, sea and sand on this well-kept stretch of beach.
Arena Gorda Beach
Rest and relax on this Blue Flag-awarded beach, which is known for its sweeping stretch of fine white sand.
Activities
Tour In buggy from Punta Cana with Cenote
Punta Cana ATV and Buggy Adventure with Exclusive Visits
Coco Bongo Night Out With Pick Up From Punta Cana
All-Inclusive Saona Island Tour by Speedboat & Catamaran
Enjoy ATV and Buggy Without Limits
Evening Buggy Tour with Dominican Dinner from Punta Cana
Our pick of the best El Macao Hotel Deals
Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Property was well kept and clean. The staff were friendly but the majority of the staff, especially the wait staff in the restaurants did NOT speak or understand English which made it very difficult. The front desk staff were a little pushy trying to upsell extras but I guess that is their job. Finally, ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Republica - Adults only - All Inclusive
I give it 6.8/10. Had a couple of problems with the room but the staff was understanding and friendly about it. Love how many pools there are, and the beach. The activities were just very limited when it came to English speakers.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive
Room was clean with pool view. Shower didn’t drain properly and left water all over floor.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Ocean Blue & Sand Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Good place and good value.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort Spa & Casino - All Inclusive
Check in process was terrible. We ran into issues with payments, however the man checking us in once we got to our room he called the room and said they weren’t bringing our bags we had to go get them from lobby then stated they didn’t charge us correctly his exact words “all I know you owe 380.00” ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Grand Bavaro Princess - All Inclusive
Overall i give this a solid 4 star. The beach and location were 5 star but food was just so so and like most all inclusive the alcohol was bottom shelf. The buffets didn’t have a ton of selection but rather the same foods over and over in different sections. The sit down restaurants were actually ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Cocotal Golf and Country Club 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.
