Playa oeste Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Playa Dorada which includes 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 which includes a bay or harbour, rocky coastline and general coastal views

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 which includes 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 featuring 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 showing 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

Activities

Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

AU$106
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
7 waterfalls+typical food

7 waterfalls+typical food

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7 waterfalls+typical food
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck

Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck

AU$91
per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Picture 3 for Activity Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet

Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet

AU$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

AU$75
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
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Our pick of the best Playa oeste Hotel Deals

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 property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,532 reviews)
"Staff members were phenomenal in the Buffet Dining Area. Especially, a waitress named Leidy. She was super friendly, professional, and highly efficient. The bell boys were also very helpful and accommodating. The only complaint I have is the inability to make a reservation in one of the restaurants, ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 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
The price is AU$525 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$525
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,532 reviews)
"The only thing I didn’t like that the air conditioner it wasn’t very cold. Overall love the area. I love the quietness and love the food."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive

3 out of 5
Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$341 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
AU$341
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free parking, 11 outdoor pools, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,271 reviews)
"It was nice and had many comfortable lounging areas. The bedrooms were alright and had basic necessities. Unfortunately no free internet access. I would recommend for a quick stay and beach experience but it is not a luxury location."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$300 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$300
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.6/10 (1,999 reviews)
"We spent 5 nights at the resort. We had an amazing experience! The staff are amazing! The property is very clean. We will definitely be returning."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Playabachata
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
1 Paradise Drive, Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$339 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$339
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free parking, 11 outdoor pools, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.6/10 (1,060 reviews)
"The lounging bed cabanas on the sand with views of the ocean were comfortable and beautiful. The food was delicious. Angelica, the concierge, was professional and very attentive in addressing questions that I had. I would return to this resort."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Carretera Luperón, Km. 4.5, Complejo Turístico, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$255 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
AU$255
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"goodservice"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Marien Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Playa oeste

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Isabel de Torres

When in Isabel de Torres, you can plan a visit to Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Isabel de Torres
Puerto Plata featuring a beach as well as a small group of people

Centro Histórico

While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral and Independence Park.

Centro Histórico
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Costambar

If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing.

Costambar
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Los domingues

While there might not be top attractions in Los domingues, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los domingues
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Ensanche Miramar

When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ensanche Miramar
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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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