El Pueblito Travel Guide

Puerto Plata

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Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic featuring general coastal views, a bay or harbour and a coastal town

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.

Malecón De Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Cable Car showing a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
Fort San Felipe showing heritage elements and military items

Fort San Felipe

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Fort San Felipe
Playa Costambar

Playa Costambar

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?

Playa Costambar
Pico Isabel de Torres which includes a statue or sculpture and religious elements as well as a small group of people

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.

Pico Isabel de Torres

Things to do

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

£45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

£29
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

£56
per adult
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

£52
per adult
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata
ATV Excursions Puerto Plata Amber Cove & Taino Bay

ATV Excursions Puerto Plata Amber Cove & Taino Bay

£36
per adult
ATV Excursions Puerto Plata Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Paradise and Pigs

Paradise and Pigs

£119
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Paradise and Pigs
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Top hotels in El Pueblito

CortLang Vacation Rentals, El Pueblito

CortLang Vacation Rentals, El Pueblito

2 out of 5
El Pueblito de Playa Dorada, Calle Princ, Location No. Q15 & Q16, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is £44 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£44
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Cofresi Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
"I didn't receive instructions for check in and had no way to contact the property manager. Thankfully two other guest walked in and had their number. When I called they didn't even know a guest was supposed to be coming today."

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2024

CortLang Vacation Rentals, El Pueblito
Apartamento Costa Azul en El Pueblito

Apartamento Costa Azul en El Pueblito

4 out of 5
calle Paseo del Mar, Playa Dorada, local 15 F, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is £44 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£44
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf apartment in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Cofresi Beach are ...
Apartamento Costa Azul en El Pueblito
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Luperon Km 2.5, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,526 reviews)
"The best in puerto plata"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £205 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£205
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,561 reviews)
"The hotel itself was good, the pool and beach also good. The food in the other hand was not bad but needs more variety. The rooms are comfortable. The activities were a little off. But i would say i would visit again"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is £151 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£151
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (2,001 reviews)
"The food was exceptional. Many things to choose from. The bedding experience was good. The pool was amazing. Unfortunately the toilet needs a better cleaning."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Playabachata
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Dorado, P.O. Box 22, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is £168 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£168
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The staff was pleasant. Facility was nice but rooms need upgrading. Food and drinks were good."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around El Pueblito

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Costa Dorada

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Costa Dorada and surrounding area, you can visit Playa Dorada and Long Beach.

Costa Dorada
Playa Dorada featuring tropical scenes, a sandy beach and a sunset

Playa Dorada

While visiting Playa Dorada, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

Playa Dorada
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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 El Doral
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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.

Residencial Praderas de Marapica
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Los Maestros

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los Maestros
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Cerro alto

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Cerro alto and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Cerro alto

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