Playa oeste Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Playa oeste
Popular places to visit
Playa Dorada
One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
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.
Fort San Felipe
Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.
Playa Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
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.
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
Activities
Shore Excursion Puerto Plata City Tour and Beach Escape
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip w/ Buffet & Open Bar
Our pick of the best Playa oeste Hotel Deals
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
"Boot is very limited not that much of a variety taste was not great. Couple off the pools the water level was very low. The bar workers were more focused on their phones than on the actual customer"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
"The likes: Room daily cleaning was done really good; Staff mostly friendly and helpful, especially if you tip; Grounds kept super clean; Food in buffet pretty good, but if you like decent burger, nacho chips or chicken strips go to sports bar and ask for a food menu; Lasagna in Italian restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Playabachata
"Rooms are a little dated but clean, staff was awesome and the food was delicious!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
"Lo recomiendo 100%"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
"Breakfast menu was good. Clean room. Friendly maids."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
"It was not clean and the room had a lot of ants and mosquitoes. We got bit while sleeping. The food is a hit or miss. The breakfast was not good at all but dinner was good. The staff was very rude and the customer service was even worse. They did not even greet me and left me standing while she was ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Playa oeste
Isabel de Torres
When in Isabel de Torres, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Centro Histórico
While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum and Independence Park.
Los domingues
While there might not be top attractions in Los domingues, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum.
Costambar
If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing.
Ensanche Miramar
When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Los Maestros
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum.
