Playa oeste
Puerto Plata
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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?
Things to do
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
27 Waterfalls Damajagua Amber Cove, Taino Bay - Puerto Plata
Top hotels in Playa oeste
Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Well I was a little disappointed because the bar didn’t have much choices. The staff was very friendly overall. The room was nice but wasn’t as clean as expected.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Playabachata
Great trip
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Senator Puerto Plata
For the area, I would give this place an eight out of 10. Typical Dominican resort with good amenities. Nightly entertainment was fun.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
Yes
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata - All Inclusive
The resort is on the smaller side designed similarly to a shopping center, with everything (restaurants, bars and nightlife) centered around the two pools. The bar staff is very friendly even if you don't tip them which isn't always the case in the DR (which was very nice to see). The Wi-Fi is weak ...
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026
Lifestyle Tropical Beach Resort & Spa All Inclusive
Beds were really uncomfortable for me. Staff was kind and helpful!
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Playa oeste
Isabel de Torres
While Isabel de Torres isn't home to many top sights, Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Centro Histórico
If you're spending some time in Centro Histórico, Amber Museum and Independence Park are top sights worth seeing.
Los domingues
Los domingues might not have many top sights, but Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Costambar
If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing.
Ensanche Miramar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ensanche Miramar and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum.
Los Maestros
Los Maestros might not have many top sights, but Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
