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Beach · Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Playa Dorada
The golden-sand beach east of Puerto Plata, with coconut palms and Atlantic waters, in front of a hotel complex and golf course.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Playa Dorada
Playa Dorada is about 5 km east of downtown Puerto Plata and gave its name to one of the country's first tourist complexes, created in the 1980s. It is a long beach of fine golden sand, with coconut palms and an Atlantic sea that alternates calm days and days with waves, depending on the wind.
Behind the beach, a golf course and about a dozen all-inclusive hotels occupy the complex, which has a shopping center, restaurants and a casino. The beach is public, and there are access points through the complex, with stalls and vendors.
Closer to the center, the waterfront continues to Playa Long Beach, frequented by locals, and to the west of the city are the beaches of Cofresí and Costámbar, with more sheltered coves.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Half day.
Best time
In the morning, when the sea is usually calmer. On days with strong northerly winds, prefer more sheltered coves.
How to get there
It is about 5 km east of downtown Puerto Plata, on the road to Sosúa. Entrance is through the gate of the Playa Dorada complex; taxis and vans reach the gate.
Tip
Respect the warning flags: on days with waves the Atlantic forms currents. Those not staying at the hotels remain on the public stretches.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Playa Dorada
Is Playa Dorada public?
Yes. Entrance is through the complex gate, and there are stretches of sand for non-resort guests.
Is the sea at Playa Dorada calm?
It depends on the wind: it’s the Atlantic, with calm days and days with waves.
Is Playa Dorada far from downtown Puerto Plata?
About 5 km, a few minutes by taxi.