Costa Dorada · Puerto Plata ★★★★★
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
- All-inclusive
5-star all-inclusive resort in Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata. 5 room types to choose from.
Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, on the Amber Coast in the north of the Dominican Republic, blends mountains, history and Atlantic beaches. Its Victorian old town, the cable car to Mount Isabel de Torres and areas like Playa Dorada, Sosúa and Cabarete make it ideal for travelers who want more than a beach.
Things to do in Puerto Plata
- 1 Ride the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres.
- 2 Walk the historic center and Umbrella Street.
- 3 Visit San Felipe Fortress and the Amber Museum.
- 4 Jump through the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua.
- 5 Kitesurf in Cabarete.
Practical information for Puerto Plata
Entry requirements can change: we review them with you before every trip.
- Airports
- Puerto Plata (POP) · Santiago de los Caballeros (STI)
- Documents for US citizens
U.S. passport valid for the entire stay (6 months recommended) and a return or onward ticket. No visa for up to 30 days (longer stays pay a fee on departure). The tourist card (US$10) is included in the airfare. You must complete the free E-Ticket electronic form (eticket.migracion.gob.do) for entry and exit. U.S. permanent residents and holders of a valid U.S. visa may enter without a Dominican visa; others: check based on nationality. Dominicans with dual citizenship may enter with a Dominican passport.Read more ▾
- Currency
- Dominican peso (DOP). USD is accepted at resorts and tourist areas; cards accepted at hotels
- Language
- Spanish
- Time zone
- Atlantic Time (UTC-4) with no daylight saving time: 1 hour ahead of Miami/New York in winter; same time in summer
- Plugs
- Type A/B, 110V (same as the U.S.)
- Weather
- Warm tropical all year (26-31 °C). Rain is more frequent from May to November, usually short downpours. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 (peak August-October). Sargassum may appear from spring to summer.
Hotels we recommend
Cofresí · Puerto Plata ★★★★
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort
- All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Cofresí, Puerto Plata.
Sosúa · Puerto Plata ★★★★
Select Sosua Adults Only, Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive
- All-inclusive
- Adults only
4-star all-inclusive resort for adults only in Sosúa, Puerto Plata. 5 room types to choose from.
Hotels in Puerto Plata (15)
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada★★★★★
Costa Dorada · All-inclusive
5-star all-inclusive resort in Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata. 5 room types to choose from.
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort★★★★
Cofresí · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Cofresí, Puerto Plata.
Select Sosua Adults Only, Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive★★★★
Sosúa · All-inclusive · Adults only
4-star all-inclusive resort for adults only in Sosúa, Puerto Plata. 5 room types to choose from.
Senator Puerto Plata Spa Resort★★★★★
Bahía de Maimón · All-inclusive
5-star all-inclusive resort in Bahía de Maimón, Puerto Plata. 5 room types to choose from.
BlueBay Villas Doradas★★★★
Playa Dorada · All-inclusive · Adults only
4-star all-inclusive resort for adults only in Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata. 3 room types to choose from.
Casa Marina Sosua, Trademark by Wyndham All Inclusive★★★★
Sosúa · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Sosúa, Puerto Plata. 3 room types to choose from.
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata★★★★
Playa Dorada · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata. 6 room types to choose from.
Lifestyle Crown Residence Suites★★★★
Cofresí · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Cofresí, Puerto Plata.
Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa★★★★
Cofresí · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Cofresí, Puerto Plata.
Marien Puerto Plata★★★★
Costámbar / Carretera Luperón · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Costámbar, Puerto Plata. 3 room types to choose from.
Playabachata Lifestyle Collection by Senator★★★★
Bahía de Maimón · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Bahía de Maimón, Puerto Plata. 5 room types to choose from.
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort★★★★
Playa Dorada · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata. 3 room types to choose from.
Viva Heavens by Wyndham★★★★
Playa Dorada · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata. 4 room types to choose from.
Viva Tangerine by Wyndham★★★★
Cabarete · All-inclusive
4-star all-inclusive resort in Cabarete, Puerto Plata. 3 room types to choose from.
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Cofresí · All-inclusive
All-inclusive resort in Cofresí, Puerto Plata.
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