Playa Dorada Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Playa 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.
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.
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.
Activities
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY Super ATV Tour
Beach Horseback Riding in Puerto Plata
Amazing 3-Hour Horseback Riding at Puerto Plata with Pickup
Puerto Plata Highlights and Resort Beach - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Our pick of the best Playa Dorada Hotel Deals
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025
Blue JackTar
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025
Casa Colonial Beach & Spa
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Playa 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.
Costa Dorada
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.
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.
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.
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.
