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)
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Top hotels in Costa Dorada
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Iberostar truly delivers a top-tier resort experience. My boyfriend and I stayed for his birthday, and from start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The staff were consistently professional, warm, and genuinely accommodating, creating a welcoming atmosphere that made it easy to relax ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 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
Room was nice but sick was clogged and toilet was as well. Called but no one ever came
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Playabachata
Good people
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
I thought food would be bad, but the food is perfect! I love everything about it! All the staffs are in a very good mood, Im going back for my wedding!
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Our stay had multiple issues. The hot water was not working even after letting it run for a long time, and the maintenance response felt dismissive. We also had repeated problems with the A/C showing an “E1” error and shutting off, including in the middle of the night. Although it was reset, the ...
Reviewed on 27 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 Golf Course and Playa Dorada.
Residencial El Doral
While Residencial El Doral isn't home to many top sights, Playa Dorada Golf Course and Playa Dorada are some notable places to visit nearby.
Residencial Praderas de Marapica
Residencial Praderas de Marapica might not have many top sights, but Playa Dorada Golf Course and Playa Dorada 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.
