Beaches

Boca Chica

 Located near the capital city of Santo Domingo, Boca Chica is a long stretch of white sand beach. The shallow water is crystal clear and protected by natural coral reefs. Hotels, beach cottages, and concession and vendor stands line the back of the beach. Peace and quiet is just one offering you'll find at many of the Dominican Republic's beaches. You will have everything you need.

La Romana

La Romana is one of the Caribbean's premier vacation resort areas.  Located on the southeastern coast, La Romana is a favorite among discriminating travelers. It is a city that was built and maintained by sugar mills. The area's most famous attractions are located within Casa de Campo, the spectacular 7000 acre resort.  The golf courses here are widely acclaimed to be the best in the Caribbean. 

For a more laid-back vacation, stay in nearby Bayahibe (Beach of your Dreams) to discover some of the country's most pristine beaches and spectacular vistas.  The fishing village of Bayahibe is on a small bay toward the eastern tip of the island of Hispaniola. Its beaches offer a quiet respite from the Dominican Republic’s bigger tourist areas. Dive enthusiasts will enjoy the coral reef found in the waters off of Bayahibe’s coast.

Puerto Plata

Playa Dorado is a tourist zone near Puerto Plata where a number of major hotels plus condos and villas share a beach, a riding stable, golf course (Robert Trent Jones, Jr.), and a shopping/entertainment zone. Some hotels restrict admission to guests wearing their particular "bracelet"; but night spots, shopping, restaurants, and movie theaters are open to the public.

Note: "Playa Dorado" means golden beach; this part of the DR is known as the Amber Coast, so don't expect white sand; also keep in mind that this is the Atlantic coast and not the turquoise Caribbean. Note too that Puerto Plata gets more rain in winter than the beaches in the south.

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