Costa Dorada Travel Guide
Puerto Plata
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Popular places to visit
Playa Dorada
One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
Malecón De Puerto Plata
Stroll alongside the Caribbean Sea, join in games of volleyball in parks and enjoy the music, bars and crowds that bring this boardwalk to life at night.
Fort San Felipe
Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.
Playa Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
Pico Isabel de Torres
Ride the cable car up to the summit of this mountain to wander through a pleasant botanical garden and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the city.
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
Things to do
Puerto Plata City Highlights Rum y Umbrella St. and Beach
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Top hotels in Costa Dorada
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Staff was so friendly and helpful. Restaurant food was great. Everything was clean and well maintained.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Clean, efficient check in, Anna did a great job in our room. Beach and pool always good. Drinks all pretty much taste the same but I’m not much of a drinker. The buffet is not the best, most of the food tastes the same, the roasted beef, pork etc was always dry and tough. A couple of nights were ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Overall, this resort needs a full makeover. Food was horrible and too salty. The mattress was cheap and hard. They gave us a hard time leaving a day early. All the native workers and housekeepers asked for was tip. I spent more money on tips than I did on the trip itself. Definitely a horror show. ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Playabachata
The room itself was very basic, but serviceable, and not our primary focus for the week. The layout of the resort is very nice, grounds are well kept, facilities in good condition overall. There's a really nice beach that we used quite a bit, and we spent most of our remaining time at the pool. The ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Awesome stay. Will definitely do again
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
I went back and forth on how to rate this resort. There are definitely positives, but a few key issues shaped my experience. The property is well maintained and small enough that it’s easy to navigate. The beach is beautiful, and I really appreciated that vendors were respectful—if you said no, they ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Costa Dorada
El Pueblito
Though El Pueblito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.
Residencial El Doral
While Residencial El Doral isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are some notable places to visit nearby.
Residencial Praderas de Marapica
Residencial Praderas de Marapica might not have many top sights, but Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Playa Dorada
While visiting Playa Dorada, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Dorada Golf Course and Playa Dorada.
Los Maestros
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum.
Cerro alto
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum.
