Costa Dorada Travel Guide

Puerto Plata

Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia
Photo by Reniel Garcia

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Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

4/5(1 review)

One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

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.

Malecón De Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Cable Car showing a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

4/5(1 review)

Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
Fort San Felipe showing heritage elements and military items

Fort San Felipe

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Fort San Felipe
Playa Costambar

Playa Costambar

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?

Playa Costambar
Pico Isabel de Torres which includes a statue or sculpture and religious elements as well as a small group of people

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.

Pico Isabel de Torres

Things to do

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

฿1,946
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
ATV Adventure

ATV Adventure

฿1,946
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
ATV Adventure
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

฿2,109
per adult
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

฿1,590
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

฿2,433
per adult
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

฿2,271
per adult
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata
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Top hotels in Costa Dorada

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Luperon Km 2.5, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,520 reviews)
"It was a great experience."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

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Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Luperón, Km. 4.5, Complejo Turístico, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is ฿5,753 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿5,753
฿5,753 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Spa is highly recommended."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
1 Paradise Drive, Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is ฿6,587 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿6,587
฿7,773 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free parking, 11 outdoor pools and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,051 reviews)
"The lounging bed cabanas on the sand with views of the ocean were comfortable and beautiful. The food was delicious. Angelica, the concierge, was professional and very attentive in addressing questions that I had. I would return to this resort."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is ฿8,667 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿8,667
฿11,094 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,517 reviews)
"Air conditioners no daban el frío o fresco que se suponía y no hicieron nada al respecto."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is ฿5,621 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿5,621
฿7,195 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (1,992 reviews)
"We spent 5 nights at the resort. We had an amazing experience! The staff are amazing! The property is very clean. We will definitely be returning."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Playabachata
Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive

3 out of 5
Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is ฿7,686 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿7,686
฿9,069 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free parking, 11 outdoor pools and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
6.8/10 (1,261 reviews)
"It was nice and had many comfortable lounging areas. The bedrooms were alright and had basic necessities. Unfortunately no free internet access. I would recommend for a quick stay and beach experience but it is not a luxury location."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Costa Dorada

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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.

El Pueblito
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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 El Doral
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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.

Residencial Praderas de Marapica
Playa Dorada featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and a sunset

Playa Dorada

While visiting Playa Dorada, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

Playa Dorada
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Los Maestros

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los Maestros
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Cerro alto

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Cerro alto

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