Most hotels and resorts are located outside of Puerto Plata, a few miles east in Playa Dorada. Travel writers have dubbed Playa Dorada the north coast's primary beach destination, as well as one ...

Playa Dorada (or Golden Beach) is the beach of choice in the immediate Puerto Plata area, and all the major resorts are represented along its shores. Lounging at the beach could easily take up at ...