Welcome to Emoción Del Mar

Attractions & Activities
for Visitors

The perfect villa base for your activities.
Discover the best activities in the Dominican Republic: dream beaches, water sports, nature adventures and cultural discoveries.

Explore the north coast

Choose your experience and find useful links to plan your outing. Availability and conditions must be confirmed directly with each provider.

Playa Sosúa
Sosúa · Beaches

Playa Sosúa

Sosúa Bay

One of Sosúa’s popular beaches: sand, swimming and snorkeling trips depending on conditions.

Playa Alicia
Sosúa · Beaches

Playa Alicia

El Batey, Sosúa

A favourite beach for a break by the water and for sunsets.

Sosúa · Racket sports

Point Racket Club & Academy

Sosúa Ocean Village entrance, Sosúa 57000

Padel and pickleball. Book courts and lessons with the club; rates and access to be confirmed.

Sosúa · Racket sports

Break Point Pádel Hub

Calle Poema · QF8R+F6J, Sosúa 57000

Padel club in Sosúa.

Kitesurfing kite over the sea
Cabarete

Kite Beach · kitesurfing

Cabarete

Watch the kites or book an intro lesson with a local school.

Good to know
Tell the school your level and confirm wind conditions.

Surfer riding a wave
Between Sosúa and Cabarete

Playa Encuentro · surfing

Between Sosúa and Cabarete

A surf beach with schools where you can try the sport.

Good to know
Ask for a time slot suited to your level and what equipment is included.

Swimming in a natural cave
Cabarete y Goleta · El Choco

Las Cuevas · caves and lagoons

Cabarete y Goleta · El Choco

Explore the caves and the nature around the lagoons.

Good to know
Confirm the meeting point, guide and visiting conditions.

Rider on the beach at sunset
Cabarete area

Horseback riding

Cabarete area

Rides along beaches, tropical trails or rivers depending on the tour.

Good to know
Share your riding experience and ask which route is available.

Jet ski on a tropical beach
North coast · departure point to be confirmed

Jet ski

North coast · departure point to be confirmed

A water activity to book with a reputable local provider.

Good to know
Location, conditions, supervision and provider to be confirmed.

Quad tour on a trail
Puerto Plata area

ATV · quad · buggy

Puerto Plata area

Off-road tours through the landscapes and villages of the north coast.

Good to know
Confirm the vehicle, driving conditions and transportation.

Snorkeler above the coral
Sosúa Bay

Snorkeling

Sosúa Bay

Discover the bay’s underwater world with a local operator.

Good to know
Confirm the guide, equipment and sea conditions.

Pool and tropical hut, beach club illustration
Highway Sosúa–Cabarete, km 2, Sosúa

Santa Fé Beach Club

Highway Sosúa–Cabarete, km 2, Sosúa

A day at the beach club, with food and swimming areas.

Good to know
Check packages and access conditions directly with the club.

Fortaleza San Felipe
Puerto Plata

Fortaleza San Felipe

Puerto Plata

Visit the historic fort and discover the city’s heritage.

Good to know
Check opening days and visiting conditions.

Amber Museum entrance
Downtown Puerto Plata

Amber Museum

Downtown Puerto Plata

Learn about amber and its history in the region.

Good to know
Confirm the museum’s hours and address before you go.

Puerto Plata’s Umbrella Street
Puerto Plata

Malecón, Pink Street & Umbrella Street

Puerto Plata

A city stroll along the waterfront and colourful streets.

Good to know
Locate the stops on the map to plan your route.

Dolphin encounter at Ocean World
Calle Principal 3, Cofresí, Puerto Plata

Ocean World

Calle Principal 3, Cofresí, Puerto Plata

A marine adventure park near Puerto Plata.

Good to know
Programs, tickets and conditions are listed on their website.

Waterfall and natural pool
Puerto Plata area

27 Charcos de Damajagua

Puerto Plata area

Guided hike to the waterfalls and natural pools.

Good to know
Confirm the accessible route, minimum age and required equipment.

Beach and turquoise water, coastal excursion illustration
Departs from Punta Rucia

Cayo Arena Sol Beach Club & mangroves

Departs from Punta Rucia

A boat trip to a sandbar surrounded by turquoise water.

Good to know
Confirm the departure, sea conditions and whether the mangroves are included.

Natural pool in a cave, lagoon illustration
Cabrera

Laguna Dudú

Cabrera

Freshwater lagoons in a natural setting.

Good to know
Check entry conditions and available activities on the day of your visit.

Playa Caletón cove
Río San Juan

Playa Caletón

Río San Juan

A beach getaway on the north coast.

Good to know
Plan the drive and check swimming conditions on site.

Zipline over the treetops
Puerto Plata area

Ziplines & adventure

Puerto Plata area

Zipline courses and nature activities offered by specialized parks.

Good to know
Confirm age and height restrictions and what is included.

Visitors with small monkeys
Sosúa–Cabarete area

Monkey Jungle

Sosúa–Cabarete area

The park offers tours and zipline courses.

Good to know
Our notes mentioned “Monkey Island”: that tour still needs to be confirmed. Here is a separate local option.

Tropical beach, island excursion illustration
Off La Romana · southeast of the country

Catalina Island

Off La Romana · southeast of the country

An island excursion to consider as part of a longer trip.

Good to know
This is not a nearby outing from Cabarete: plan for transfers and travel time.

Yoga session, wellness illustration
Cabarete and Sosúa

Spa & massages

Cabarete and Sosúa

A wellness break at a local spa.

Good to know
Choose your spa, then confirm treatments and availability.

Lush coastal landscape
North coast

Hiking & nature

North coast

Explore the region’s landscapes on a guided excursion.

Good to know
Confirm the duration, difficulty and what is included.

Casino Playa Chiquita
Sosúa · Casinos

Casino Playa Chiquita

Playa Chiquita area · QFGQ+MJF, Sosúa 57000

Coral Reef Casino
Sosúa · Casinos

Coral Reef Casino

El Batey · QF6M+X7C, Sosúa 57000