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
Tour to 7Waterfalls in Damajagua with Zip Line and Lunch Included
Puerto Plata Shore Excursion, Snorkeling tour & Sosua Beach Day
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata
Top hotels in Costa Dorada
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Staff the Best by far! Anything else average.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Big room, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Great stay and I recommend due to the hospitality
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Playabachata
Is good
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Room was great, clean and everything worked. The place overall is good. The only thing I would change is they need service at the pool.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Great service, Angelica from guest service was amazing.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 Pico Isabel de Torres.
Cerro alto
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Pico Isabel de Torres and Fort San Felipe.
