Playa oeste 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
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day
Top hotels in Playa oeste
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Can be better
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Playabachata
Alexandria kept my room spotless. The staff overall were very friendly. The staff at the 24hr bar and the evening lobby bar were terrific. The grounds crew did a good job of keeping the beach free of seaweed. The food was good and tasty, and the wait staff was terrific. The nightly entertainment ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Everything was great.room was spotless.staff was always smiling and saying hola. Especially in the buffet dining and 24hr bar. I am already planning a return vacation in September.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive
The room wasn't great ,water leaking the the bathroom ceiling,water in the shower was poor,the TV didn't work
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Very nice resort Staff is friendly:
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
The rooms need some work. I reserved 2 rooms and both had issues. The handles of some of the drawers were loose with the screw sticking out and I had a toddler with me and was afraid of her getting a scratch. My other room had a leak on the bathroom roof. It’s sad to see the resorts in puerto plata ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Playa oeste
Isabel de Torres
When in Isabel de Torres, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Estatua de Gregorio Luperon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Centro Histórico
While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Museum of Taino Art.
Los domingues
While there might not be top attractions in Los domingues, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fort San Felipe and Estatua de Gregorio Luperon.
Costambar
If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Costambar and Playa Grande are top sights worth seeing.
Ensanche Miramar
When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Estatua de Gregorio Luperon, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Long Beach.
