Places to Discover and Things to Do in The North Coast of Dominican Republic

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Places to Discover and Things to Do on The North Coast of Dominican Republic

Things to do on the north coast of the Dominican Republic

Perhaps you are tempted to buy a property on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic? And of course, it’s completely normal to want to know more about the culture and leisure activities that the area has to offer, as well as the services.

Below are some of the places to visit and discover on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. This list certainly doesn’t include everything that there is to offer in these towns, but if you consult one of our bilingual real estate agents at Century 21 Perdomo, they would be happy to provide you with more information, in the language of your choosing.

Things to Do and Discover in Puerto Plata

  • Go to the factory of the rum making company, Brugal, and taste the Dominican rum that they produce there.
  • Visit the historical monument, Fortaleza San Felipe.
  • Enjoy the views of the city from Mount Isabel de Torres.
  • Take the cable car to the top of Mount Isabel de Torres and take a walk through the magnificent garden there.
  • Go on an adventure to the waterfalls of Damajagua.
  • Visit Ocean World Adventure Park, where you can enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows.
  • Take a walk through the historic area of Puerto Plata.
  • Visit the Dominican Amber Museum.
  • Take a tour of another one of the traditional Dominican rum making factories, Macorix House of Rum.
  • Walk around Malecón and spend a day at the beach.
  • Explore Isabela National Park, a place of great archeological and historical value and importance since it is the place where the Spaniards founded the first settlement in the Americas. To visit here, you will need to arrange private transport.
  • Walk around and take photos in the historical Paseo de Doña (Pink Alley).
  • Play on the many different golf courses offered by Puerto Plata and its hotel complexes.
  • Go to the cinema.

What Can You Do in Sosúa?

  • Go or learn to scuba dive.
  • Check out the Jewish Heritage Museum.
  • Take in the views at Choco National Park.
  • Visit the castle, where the Mundo King Art Museum can be found.
  • Take a walk around Mirador de Playa Alicia Park.
  • Go to Sosúa’s water and amusement park.

What Is There to Do in Cabarete?

After the perfect kite, surfing, or windsurfing session, you may be wondering if there are any more interesting things to do in cabarete. Feel free to use our suggestions below as a guide to the places and activities to take part in, whilst in Cabarete:

  • Take a horse ride. You can either choose between a horse ride on the beach, or at the equestrian center.
  • Visit Cabarate’s caves.
  • Go on a boat trip or try paddle surfing by Cabarete Lagoon.
  • Spend the day in La Boca, and eat in the restaurant there, where they serve fresh fish and seafood.
  • Relax in one of the many spas or beauty centers in Cabarete.
  • Enjoy the bars and restaurants that are located on Cabarete’s stunning beach, along with the vibrant nightlife.
  • Go shopping among a wide variety of stores and boutiques where you find interesting and unique items.
  • Try spinning, CrossFit or take a dance class.

Río San Juan, Places to Visit and Things to Do

  • Play golf at the Playa Grande Golf Club.
  • Take a boat ride in the bird sanctuary that is Gri Gri Lagoon and visit the Golondrinas Cave.
  • Spend the day on a beautiful beach with turquoise waters, just like Grande beach.
  • Go scuba diving or snorkeling.
  • Go out for dinner with family or friends, in one of the many restaurants or terraces.

Natural and Touristic Attractions in Cabrera

  • The Blue Lagoon, located in the Entrada district. Its clear, turquoise waters make it impossible to resist taking a dip.
  • Dudú Lagoon. Here you will feel like you are in paradise, with the chance to go diving or even jump from a 10 meter a zip line. And the lagoon has seen several special visitors over time, including Christian Bale and many others.
  • The Malecón in Cabrera. This is a great place for taking picturesque photos.
  • The natural monument that is El Saltadero.
  • La Piscina Natural La Catalina. This is underground spring water which is built up and contained to form a pool on the shores of the Atlantic.
  • The main beaches to visit are Diamante Beach, Caletón Beach, El Puerto Beach, Bréton Beach and La Preciosa Beach.

Places and Attractions to Discover in Nagua and Nearby

  • The protected area of Cabo Francés National Park.
  • Gri Gri Lagoon in Río San Juan, as previously mentioned.
  • The spectacular Samaná Peninsula. In this area during the spring, you may be able to spot some humpback whales. And don’t forget to visit the whale museum too!
  • Santo Domingo, the capital city, is also easy to reach from Nagua.

Places to Visit and Things to Do in Las Terrenas

  • Visit Limón Waterfall
  • Visit the Galeras, and from there you can take a boat to Frontón Beach. Or if you prefer, you can choose to visit the restaurant that’s located on the top of a cliff, which has the most spectacular views.
  • Explore and discover Los Haitises National Park.
  • Enjoy the beaches of Las Terrenas, Bonita beach and Cosón beach.
  • Go surfing or snorkeling.
  • Enjoy the local and fusion cuisines, whose main focus of their dishes is fresh seafood. Somewhat surprisingly, many of the restaurants in Las Terrenas are French.

The North Coast of the Dominican Republic has something for everyone! And Century 21 Perdomo, a real estate company on the North Coast, has extensive knowledge on the leisure activities and the services available in cities like Puerto Plata, Cabarete, Sosua, Cabrera, Las Terrenas, and any other cities that have real estate properties for sale.

Contact us today if you have any questions or doubts about any of our real estate: homes, villas, apartments and plots, as well as small hotels and businesses for sale.

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