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

Popular places to visit

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

Rp990.780
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Rp1.073.345
per adult
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour
ATV Adventure

ATV Adventure

Rp990.615
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
ATV Adventure
Puerto Plata City Tours

Puerto Plata City Tours

Rp908.215
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Puerto Plata City Tours
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

Rp647.310
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

Rp1.238.475
per adult
Monkey Mania 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! (1,519 reviews)
"Muy bueno, lo recomiendo 👌"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

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Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
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 Rp2.681.400 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp2.681.400
Rp2.681.400 total
28 Aug - 29 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was beautiful i loved everything about the resort. The only thing that really bothered me was me & my ex boyfriend had a really bad fight and i was screaming for my life & nobody came to check in my room. I get it people mind there business but I could have died.."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is Rp2.837.761 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.837.761
Rp3.632.335 total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
6.8/10 (2,019 reviews)
"It good to crowded"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Playabachata
Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp4.116.083 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp4.116.083
Rp5.268.587 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,589 reviews)
"Hey have to do some maintenance on the pool"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Dorado, P.O. Box 22, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is Rp3.165.928 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.165.928
Rp3.735.828 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great food, excellent services from the staff, really welcoming!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive

Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive

3 out of 5
C/ Alejo Martinez, El Batey, Sosúa, Puerto Plata
The price is Rp2.175.157 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.175.157
Rp2.784.201 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Sosúa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Casa Marina Beach and Reef - 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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