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
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.
Panoramic Tour of the Reality of the Countryside and Village
Puerto Plata Scenic Discovery Coastal Trails Views Beach Break
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Top hotels in Costa Dorada
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Yes but not enough options
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Everything was very good Nice staff Food was good and lots of choice Clean room
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Book elsewhere or you will face many trails and tribulations. I started reading the reviews after booking and I wasn’t able to cancel so I decided to be optimistic. But EVERYTHING I feared took place down to the bugs inside of my husband suitcase, leaking ceilings, my daughter vomiting all afternoon ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Playabachata
Very friendly
Reviewed on 30 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 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.
