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playa el chaparral

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👍👍 This is a great locals beach on Costa Dorada in the DR. A short cab ride from the Amber Cove cruise port (~$20 pp round-trip, but the driver stays with you all day to make sure you don't miss the boat!) and never crowded. A couple of loungers and an umbrella set you back $20 and 1L Presidente beers... People often mention beach,


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57000, Dominican Republic

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4.50 (203 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Gainesvillain 1 year ago on Google
    This is a great locals beach on Costa Dorada in the DR. A short cab ride from the Amber Cove cruise port (~$20 pp round-trip, but the driver stays with you all day to make sure you don't miss the boat!) and never crowded. A couple of loungers and an umbrella set you back $20 and 1L Presidente beers (yes, larger than a 750 ml bottle of wine) cost $5 (not a typo). There is a small market (called the Orange Market if your cabbie needs a landmark), with only a few pushy folks (Mr. Cheap will remind you of his name every time he sees you), a couple of small restaurants (neither of which is noteworthy) and fairly modern bathroom facilities. We go here every time we cruise to Amber Cove! UPDATE: 2 loungers and an umbrella is now only $15, but the infamous 1L Presidentes are gone (a 750ml from Victor at the Orange Market will only set you back $4 USD). If you are feeling a little boujee, there is a new, fancier beach bar just next to the Orange Market, but I doubt beers are $4! Still our go-to beach when in Puerta Plata!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Zeek K. 2 years ago on Google
    I really want to give every beach in the domincan republic 5 stars because the ugliest beaches here are better then any beach I've seen in the USA. But comparing it to other beaches here it's ok it just doesnt have that 5 star vibe to it maybe even 3 star compared to other local beaches
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Panagiotis K. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice in the eye and insta photos. In reality it is super filthy full with plastic everywhere. If you go on a Saturday it is disgusting. Food quality poor and prices very expensive

  • 5/5 An C. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved this beach, not crowded, shopping and food available.

  • 5/5 Morena T. 2 years ago on Google
    I had a great time! Water was great and it was clean all around. I would definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Ulises Taveras (. 1 year ago on Google
    This is one of my favourite beaches. It isn't usually crowded, but if you want people around, just go a bit further where the restaurants are, that's the crowded place. The waves can be either calm or a bit aggressive, try you luck lol. Things here aren't that expensive though and there's parking as well, but you must not enter via Cofresi's entrance.

  • 2/5 Michele C. 2 years ago on Google
    Didn't want to go there. It took 30 minutes to get there and my cabin friend wanted to go

  • 5/5 Gian V. 4 years ago on Google
    Great beach, it is well maintained an kept. It is very spacious with nearby restaurants to grab some food and drinks.

  • 5/5 Carline O. 1 year ago on Google
    Although the waves were strong, the servers on the beach were so nice. I ordered food and had the best Dominican fish dish. Nicely seasoned and well prepared.

  • 5/5 anderson r. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful beach Muy linda la playa 🇩🇴

  • 5/5 Charles F. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and pretty and very clean

  • 5/5 Rachel G. 1 year ago on Google
    If u want to sit in chair with umbrella... you have to buy drinks or something... otherwise Irather bring my own chairs, cooler and snacks... Their drinks r over prices

  • 5/5 Timothy B. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice Beach to relax


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