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.
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 Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
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
Very well maintained grounds. Staff are friendly and helpful. The food could be changed up some with some fresh menu choices on the buffet. Beautiful beach setting and fantastic large pool
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
GOOD
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Senator Puerto Plata
Rooms are always clean and spacious
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Playabachata
I liked the old style architecture, felt like home.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive
Very clean and comfy
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Older resort, but the staff are friendly and there are activities all day and into the night to keep busy with if excursions are not your cup of tea.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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 Long Beach.
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 Pico Isabel de Torres.
