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The North Coast
When I visit the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, I often stay in more than one hotel or resort. Other than Punta Cana region, here you can find various lively beach towns like Sosua, my absolute favorite beach to hang out with the locals and Cofresi, which I adore for its magnificent bay and mountain views. Other options are the resort area of Playa Dorada and of course Cabarete, perhaps the best place on the North coast to go to for wind surfing and kite boarding.
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Puerto Plata, the largest city on the North coast, with its wonderful restaurants and cable car to Mount Isabel de Torres, is located within a short distance of all these fabulous towns. The town Rio San Juan, a farming and fishing town known for its Gri Gri Lagoon, and the Palaya Grande/ Cabrera area are located further east, some 100-120 km from Puerto Plata. Here you will not only find white powder sand beaches and big waves, ideal for surfing and body/boogie boarding, but also the Playa Grande Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones, with most “holes” being located along the cliffs, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Please be aware: it can be quiet hard to retrieve your golf ball!
What else to expect
It is said that the North Coast is perfect for town hopping and beach bobbing. This is exactly why I like a car when I arrive at Puerto Plata. The well-maintained two-lane highway that runs along the coast allows you to explore the wonderful beaches and energetic beach towns. I stayed in a very affordable small bed and breakfast while the next day I moved into a luxury all-inclusive resort and both were wonderful. What I mean to say is that the North coast of the Dominican Republic caters to the budgets and interests of all types of travelers!
How to get there
Whenever possible I fly to Gregorio Luperón International Airport close to Puerto Plata. From here it is easy to get to the towns of Cofresi, Maimón, Luperón, Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Sosua, Cabarete, Playa Grande and Cabrera. Santiago's Cibao International Airport is located about an hour south from Puerto Plata.
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Distances from Puerto Plata airport to almost all final destinations in the area are limited. You can take a bus, airport shuttle, rental car or taxi to your final destination. To give you some kind of indication of cab fares: a journey from Puerto Plata to other North coast destinations will run between 25 USD (Sosua) to 160 USD when you want to travel all the way to Monte Cristi near the Haitian border.
Tours and Excursions
I always say: “It is impossible to be bored while vacationing in the Dominican Republic”. You will be able to book a tour or excursion with one of many renowned excursion companies in the area. Excursions range from Whale watching in Samana (which takes you a whole day), to monster trucking or catamaran sailing. The possibilities are almost endless. Families with children might want to consider a visit to the very popular attraction park Ocean World near the town of Cofresi.
 

Featured resorts in North Coast
Hotel Coral Sol de Plata Resort, Spa & Casino  
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North Coast Hotels
 
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Rio San Juan
Allegro Playa Grande
 Rio San Juan 1 review(s)
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Bahia Principe San Juan
 Rio San Juan 54 review(s)
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Puerto Plata
Coconut Palms Resort
 Puerto Plata 19 review(s)
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Condado
 Puerto Plata 0 review(s)
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Eden Bay Nudist Resort
 Puerto Plata 1 review(s)
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Iberostar Costa Dorada
 Puerto Plata 44 review(s)
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La Catalina
 Puerto Plata 2 review(s)
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Rancho Nazdrowie
 Puerto Plata 1 review(s)
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Riu Bachata
 Puerto Plata 50 review(s)
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Riu Mambo
 Puerto Plata 40 review(s)
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Riu Merengue
 Puerto Plata 42 review(s)
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Villas Jazmin
 Puerto Plata 1 review(s)
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Cabarete
Alegria
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Casa Blanca Hotel
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Extreme
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Kaoba
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Playa Sanssouci
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Sea Horse Ranch
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Velero Beach Resort
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Villa Rosada
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Villa Taina
 Cabarete 2 review(s)
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Viva Wyndham Tangerine
 Cabarete 37 review(s)
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Sosua
Casa Marina Beach
 Sosua 11 review(s)
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Casa Marina Reef
 Sosua 24 review(s)
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Casa Valeria
 Sosua 2 review(s)
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Paraiso de Colon
 Sosua 1 review(s)
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Sosua Bay Resort
 Sosua 37 review(s)
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Sosua by the Sea
 Sosua 9 review(s)
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Tropix
 Sosua 1 review(s)
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Victorian House
 Sosua 5 review(s)
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Playa Dorada
Allegro Puerto Plata
 Playa Dorada 1 review(s)
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Barcelo Puerto Plata
 Playa Dorada 40 review(s)
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Be Live Grand Marien
 Playa Dorada 51 review(s)
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BlueBay Villas Doradas
 Playa Dorada 50 review(s)
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Fun Royale Beach Resort
 Playa Dorada 13 review(s)
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Fun Tropicale
 Playa Dorada 7 review(s)
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Gran Ventana Beach Resort
 Playa Dorada 51 review(s)
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Grand Paradise Playa Dorada
 Playa Dorada 19 review(s)
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Holiday Village Golden Beach
 Playa Dorada 48 review(s)
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Hotetur Dorado Club
 Playa Dorada 20 review(s)
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Lifestyle Vitalis Garden Club
This Hotel has been closed. 		Playa Dorada 7 review(s)
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Victoria Golf & Beach Resort
 Playa Dorada 24 review(s)
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Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada
 Playa Dorada 36 review(s)
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Playa Cofresi
Be Live Grand Ambar
 Playa Cofresi 42 review(s)
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Lifestyle Crown Villas
 Playa Cofresi 7 review(s)
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Luperon
Jarabacoa
Brisas del Yaque
 Jarabacoa 1 review(s)
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Gaspar Hernandez
North Coast Restaurants
 
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Puerto Plata
Aleph
 Puerto Plata 0 review(s)
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El Batay
 Puerto Plata 0 review(s)
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La Cueva
 Puerto Plata 0 review(s)
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Riu Bachata
 Puerto Plata 0 review(s)
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Riu Mambo
 Puerto Plata 0 review(s)
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The Ponderosa
 Puerto Plata 1 review(s)
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Cabarete
Blu
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Cinimon
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Claro
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Embocca
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Jose O'Shay's
 Cabarete 2 review(s)
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Lax
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Los Locos d'enfrente
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Maraja
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Mercedes
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Miro
 Cabarete 0 review(s)
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Onno's Bar
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Tropicoco
 Cabarete 1 review(s)
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Sosua
Atlantic Blue
 Sosua 1 review(s)
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Chili Thai
 Sosua 1 review(s)
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Morua Mai
 Sosua 1 review(s)
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PJ's Pizzeria
 Sosua 1 review(s)
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Playa Dorada
Al Fresco
 Playa Dorada 0 review(s)
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Roadways
 Playa Dorada 0 review(s)
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Playa Cofresi
Chris & Mady's
 Playa Cofresi 1 review(s)
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Le Papillon
 Playa Cofresi 0 review(s)
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Los Tres Cocos
 Playa Cofresi 0 review(s)
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North Coast Bed And Breakfast Accommodations
 
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Puerto Plata
Sosua
Seaside69
 Sosua 1 review(s)
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