Cerro alto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Playa Dorada which includes a luxury hotel or resort and a beach

Playa Dorada

One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.

Playa Dorada
Dominican Republic which includes a bay or harbour, rocky coastline and general coastal views

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.

Malecón De Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata Cable Car which includes a gondola and general coastal views

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station

Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
Fort San Felipe featuring heritage elements and military items

Fort San Felipe

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Fort San Felipe
Playa Costambar

Playa Costambar

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?

Playa Costambar
Pico Isabel de Torres showing a statue or sculpture and religious elements as well as a small group of people

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.

Pico Isabel de Torres

Activities

Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks

AU$104
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Sosua Party Boat - Snorkeling + Snack +BBQ Food and Drinks
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Local Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
7 waterfalls+typical food

7 waterfalls+typical food

AU$91
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7 waterfalls+typical food
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck

Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck

AU$91
per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.

7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.

AU$83
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
Excursion in Damajagua's 7 Waterfalls

Excursion in Damajagua's 7 Waterfalls

AU$91
per adult
Excursion in Damajagua's 7 Waterfalls
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Our pick of the best Cerro alto Hotel Deals

Senator Puerto Plata

Senator Puerto Plata

4 out of 5
Bahía de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$456 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$456
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,661 reviews)
"Everything was an Excellent the food should have a more variety buffet did not have a huge variety of food, and the restaurants were all booked even thought we had a reservation in the Italian bit did not like it at all. Everything else was a +"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Senator Puerto Plata
Playabachata

Playabachata

4 out of 5
Bahia de Maimon, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$277 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
AU$277
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
6.8/10 (2,076 reviews)
"Great location, bar overlooking the beach. Limited food after 11. Overnight food service run by a one man show. Not fair for him and greedy locals. Lost power overnight, yes no A/C, yet sister resort did not loose power. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Thier entertainment crew is amazing"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Playabachata
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Luperon Km 2.5, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,569 reviews)
"Nice clean room"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

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Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada - All Inclusive
BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Dorada 538, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$203 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$203
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"Did not care for the sales person taking us away from our time enjoying the facility"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

BlueBay Villas Doradas - Adults Only - All Inclusive
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Dorado, P.O. Box 22, Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$349 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$349
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Puerto Plata. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Family friend’s business is a excellent place for vacation and family time with friends and relatives"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive

Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive

3 out of 5
C/ Alejo Martinez, El Batey, Sosúa, Puerto Plata
The price is AU$260 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$260
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach property in Sosúa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Casa Marina Beach and Reef - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Cerro alto

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LAS CAOBAS

LAS CAOBAS might not have many top sights, but Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

LAS CAOBAS
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Los Maestros

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Los Maestros and surrounding area, you can visit Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los Maestros
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Ensanche Miramar

When in Ensanche Miramar, you can plan a visit to Fort San Felipe and Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Ensanche Miramar
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Los domingues

While there might not be top attractions in Los domingues, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe.

Los domingues
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Residencial Praderas de Marapica

Residencial Praderas de Marapica might not have many top sights, but Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Residencial Praderas de Marapica
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Isabel de Torres

When in Isabel de Torres, you can plan a visit to Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station and Fort San Felipe, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Isabel de Torres

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