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What to do in Puerto Plata

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Playa Dorada

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One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
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Where to stay in Puerto Plata

Find the best Puerto Plata areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Playa Dorada

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

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Costa Dorada

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Costa Dorada and surrounding area, you can visit Long Beach and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

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Costambar

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

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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.

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Centro Histórico

If you're spending some time in Centro Histórico, Independence Park and Museum of Taino Art are top sights worth seeing.

Popular day trips from Puerto Plata

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Santiago de los Caballeros

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Cabarete

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Sosúa

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Puerto Plata

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Luperon

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Damajagua