hence the only public access point to Arena Gorda is through El Cortecito. If you're looking for beaches in Punta Cana off-the-beaten-track, you can rent a car and go to either Playa La Vacama ...

Keep in mind that much of the beach is backed by large resorts, hence the only public access point to Arena Gorda is through El Cortecito. No trip to Punta Cana would be complete without some time ...