Cerro alto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Playa Dorada which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic which includes a bay or harbour, rocky coastline and general coastal views

Malecón De Puerto Plata

Stroll alongside the Caribbean Sea, join in games of volleyball in parks and enjoy the music, bars and crowds that bring this boardwalk to life at night.

Malecón De Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Cable Car which includes a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
Fort San Felipe featuring heritage elements and military items

Fort San Felipe

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Fort San Felipe
Playa Costambar

Playa Costambar

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?

Playa Costambar
Pico Isabel de Torres showing a statue or sculpture and religious elements as well as a small group of people

Pico Isabel de Torres

Ride the cable car up to the summit of this mountain to wander through a pleasant botanical garden and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the city.

Pico Isabel de Torres

Activities

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

NZ$100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
ATV Adventure

ATV Adventure

NZ$100
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
ATV Adventure
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

NZ$108
per adult
Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour
Yummy Drinks at Resort!

Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

NZ$82
per adult
Resort Beach Escape - Amber Cove & Taino Bay
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

Monkey Mania Puerto Plata

NZ$125
per adult
Monkey Mania Puerto Plata
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

adventure in buggies Puerto Plata

NZ$117
per adult
adventure in buggies Puerto Plata
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Our pick of the best Cerro alto Hotel Deals

Luxury Villa-Sunny BlueSky W/Ocean-Mtn View

Luxury Villa-Sunny BlueSky W/Ocean-Mtn View

3.5 out of 5
16 Azalea, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Playa Dorada and Cofresi Beach are located ...
"A unique experience. This accommodation has modern amenities and a super quiet location. I highly recommend it."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

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Luxury Villa-Sunny BlueSky W/Ocean-Mtn View
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
1 Paradise Drive, Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is NZ$363 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$363
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free parking, 11 outdoor pools, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,052 reviews)
"The lounging bed cabanas on the sand with views of the ocean were comfortable and beautiful. The food was delicious. Angelica, the concierge, was professional and very attentive in addressing questions that I had. I would return to this resort."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Luperon Km 2.5, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,520 reviews)
"It was a great experience."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

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Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is NZ$562 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$562
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,517 reviews)
"Air conditioners no daban el frío o fresco que se suponía y no hicieron nada al respecto."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is NZ$299 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$299
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (1,991 reviews)
"We spent 5 nights at the resort. We had an amazing experience! The staff are amazing! The property is very clean. We will definitely be returning."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Playabachata
Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive

3 out of 5
Cofresi Beach, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is NZ$366 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$366
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free parking, 11 outdoor pools, and 9 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,263 reviews)
"It was nice and had many comfortable lounging areas. The bedrooms were alright and had basic necessities. Unfortunately no free internet access. I would recommend for a quick stay and beach experience but it is not a luxury location."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Cerro alto

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LAS CAOBAS

LAS CAOBAS might not have many top sights, but Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

LAS CAOBAS
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Los Maestros

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

Los Maestros
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Ensanche Miramar

When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ensanche Miramar
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Los domingues

While there might not be top attractions in Los domingues, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los domingues
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Residencial Praderas de Marapica

Residencial Praderas de Marapica might not have many top sights, but Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Residencial Praderas de Marapica
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Isabel de Torres

When in Isabel de Torres, you can plan a visit to Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Isabel de Torres

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