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
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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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Ensanche Miramar

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ensanche Miramar and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station.

Ensanche Miramar
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
The price is $170 total per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
$170 total
per night
Aug 20 - Aug 21
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Que los empleados de la piscina fueran más discretos entre ellos"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
The price is $245 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$245 total
per night
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,001 reviews)
"They were very attentive to our needs. Every time we requested more towels they brought it them quickly. The bed was a little hard for my preference. The food was EXCELLENT!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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
The price is $188 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$188 total
per night
Aug 19 - Aug 20
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! (525 reviews)
"everything"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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.
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! (115 reviews)
"Overall experience was great. There are some areas that need to be improved but me and my family are very satisfied with facility, food and the room options. I’ll definitely come back!"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Santa Fe Club
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! (316 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay at Ultravioleta. The staff was polite and very accommodating. The apartment was modern and clean with an ocean view. Very close to restaurants grocery store and beach.. only downside was the construction but was aware before booking.. definitely will revisit"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Ultravioleta Boutique Residences
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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