North Coast

Travel Guide

Pico Isabel de Torres which includes views
Pico Isabel de Torres showing rainforest
Playa Dorada showing a beach
Puerto Plata Cable Car which includes mountains and a gondola
Playa Dorada showing a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy beach
Set between the Atlantic Ocean and verdant mountains, this region boasts a mesmerizing collection of beach resorts, fishing villages, dive sites and natural wonders.

Visit the North Coast of the Dominican Republic for fun-filled attractions on land and at sea. Discover gorgeous white-sand beaches, try your hand at watersports and delight in encounters with aquatic animals. Hang out at the waterfront promenades of the North Coast resorts, tee off at scenic golf courses and visit historic port towns.

Puerto Plata sits in the foothills of the Cordillera Septentrional mountains. Spend lazy days at Dorada Beach, swim with dolphins and sharks at Ocean World Adventure Park and play 18-holes at Playa Dorada Golf Course. Stroll past the lively bars of the Malecon de Puerto Plata, which leads to the 16th-century Fort San Felipe. The Puerto Plata Cable Car travels up to Mount Isabel de Torres, where panoramic bird’s-eye views await.

Travel west to La Isabela, where Christopher Columbus first settled on the island in 1494. To the east, Sosua is the jumping off point for diving and whale watching around Sousa Bay. Join thrill-seekers for kiteboarding, surfing and windsurfing in Cabarete. Go snorkeling at Gri Gri Lagoon and surfing at Playa Grande in the fishing village of Rio San Juan.

Vibrant seaside resorts, such as Las Terrenas, spread around the Samana Peninsula. In Samana you can spot humpbacks in winter and learn about whales at the Whale Museum. Escape the crowds at Playa El Valle and Playa Rincon. Catch a boat to Cayo Levantado, a luxury all-inclusive and adult-only island resort.

Historical and naturally majestic Monte Cristi sits perched on the island’s north-westernmost corner. Browse exhibits about Jose Marti and Maximo Gomez’s plan to liberate Cuba at the Maximo Gomez House Museum. Hike amid banana plantations, limestone cliffs and rice fields in Monte Cristi National Park. Other natural wonders in the region are the 27 Charcos and El Salto de Limon waterfalls.

Puerto Plata’s Gregorio Luperon International Airport is the main hub for air travel on the North Coast. Take advantage of airport transfers to hotels and rent a car to travel to the region’s remote areas.

Where to stay in North Coast

Playa Dorada showing a beach, a sunset and tropical scenes

Playa Dorada

If you're spending some time in Playa Dorada, Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Playa Dorada
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Costa Dorada

4/5(340 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
Another nice spot for an evening stroll...

Costambar

3/5(5 area reviews)

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

Costambar
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ProCab

While there might not be top attractions in ProCab, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cabarete Beach and Kite Beach.

ProCab
Puerto Plata featuring a beach as well as a small group of people

Centro Histórico

If you're spending some time in Centro Histórico, St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral and Independence Park are top sights worth seeing.

Centro Histórico
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La Mulata I

La Mulata I might not have many top sights, but Laguna SOV and Sosúa Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Mulata I
Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive

Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive

3 out of 5
C/ Alejo Martinez, El Batey, Sosúa, Puerto Plata
$133 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$170 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach property in Sosúa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Muy bueno y limpio"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive
Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Sosua-cabarete, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
$191 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$245 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sosúa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice resort."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Select at Casa Marina Adults Only

Select at Casa Marina Adults Only

3.5 out of 5
Calle Alejo Martinez, Sosúa, Puerto Plata
$188 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$188 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Sosúa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (530 reviews)
"Close proximity to the beach on one side, as well shopping just outside the resort. Staff were super friendly. The only areas of improvement would be the dining options...they are rather limited."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Select at Casa Marina Adults Only
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ultravioleta Boutique Residences

Ultravioleta Boutique Residences

4 out of 5
Carretera Principal, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sosúa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (318 reviews)
"Beautiful property but for a luxury property I would have expected better amenities. No blow dryer in either bathroom ( you had to request). No amenities in the kitchen, not even salt. Resturant food was excellent but very limited. It is suppose to be a combination of hotel and apartment but falls ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Ultravioleta Boutique Residences
Santa Fe Club

Santa Fe Club

3.5 out of 5
Sosúa
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Sosúa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Sosúa Beach and Laguna SOV are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (117 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Santa Fe Club
Instyle Residences at Infiniti Blu

Instyle Residences at Infiniti Blu

4 out of 5
Calle Alejo Martinez, Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sosúa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Sosúa Beach and La Playita are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (122 reviews)
"The Shower head was broken and there is no soap holders in the shower! The sink faucets were old and drained slow! The shower did not drain at all it filled with water"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Instyle Residences at Infiniti Blu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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