Costa Dorada Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Costa Dorada
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?
Activities
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar
Puerto Plata City Highlights Rum y Umbrella St. and Beach
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay
Our pick of the best Costa Dorada Hotel Deals
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Clean room , nice entertainment everyday some thing for the whole family to do
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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
Playabachata
The room was outdated and the bathroom was old and dirty. The food was a 2/5.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
Bathroom towels and toilet paper was not replenished
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Big resort, staff is friendly and the food at the buffet is decent, but the best food is at La carte restaurants
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
I will stay longer so can enjoy the place better and definally not go for spring break it was raining every single day and they closed the beach . It was just a wrong time to travel.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 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.
