Costa Dorada Travel Guide
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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?
Top hotels in Costa Dorada

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Could barely see the ocean. They put us on the ground floor right next to the snack bar and truck delivery for that food service. It was terrible.😳😩 Took longer to check in this time three different folks kept saying 15 more minutes 3 different times we finally went to the room and it was ready. ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Well I was a little disappointed because the bar didn’t have much choices. The staff was very friendly overall. The room was nice but wasn’t as clean as expected.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Playabachata
Great trip
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Senator Puerto Plata
For the area, I would give this place an eight out of 10. Typical Dominican resort with good amenities. Nightly entertainment was fun.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
The resort is on the smaller side designed similarly to a shopping center, with everything (restaurants, bars and nightlife) centered around the two pools. The bar staff is very friendly even if you don't tip them which isn't always the case in the DR (which was very nice to see). The Wi-Fi is weak ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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.
