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)
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
Damajagua 7 Waterfalls Adventure – In Puerto Plata
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay
Top hotels in Costa Dorada
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Room : 3.5/5 Amenities: 3/5 Buffet : 3/5 Mexicano : 1.5/5 Italiano : 1.5/5 Service : 4/5 Check in : 1/5 Prestige upgrade package: 1/5 A SCAM !!
Reviewed on 17 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
Hi this trip was not the best experience at all. In confresi resort most of the staff have attitudes, all room service was the worst, phone didn’t work, the jacuzzi has mold in jets, there was no hot water to our room for 4 days we asked to get changed to another room they said sure and never switched ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Muy buen servicio y todas sus amenidades
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Playabachata
I did like when the chef makes the food with the hand ✋️ the supposed to, where gloves and make food
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
Friendly environment!!
Reviewed on 18 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.
