Dominican Republic beach during spring break earlier this month. Sudiksha Konanki, 20, was last seen during the early morning hours of March 6 on a beach near the Punta Cana's Riu República Hotel.

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 ...