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
Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.
Puerto Plata City Highlights Rum y Umbrella St. and Beach
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata
Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included
Panoramic Tour of the Reality of the Countryside and Village
Top hotels in Costa Dorada
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
"The stay was very good, but the hotel needs some general maintenance—the pool, the restaurants, etc."
Reviewed on 20 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
"The resort needs to be renovated. The room was filthy and you had to keep shaking the door in order to enter after using your key card because the door was sticking."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
"Buen hotel para la familia o en pareja lo recomiendo"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Playabachata
"Good"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
"Me encantó"
Reviewed on 20 May 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 and Playa Dorada Golf Course.
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.
