Dorado, Puerto Rico

Most Exclusive, Luxurious Beach Resort & Golf Destination

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Dorado is a small charming town, quiet, with small museums, a beautiful coastline and green areas to explore protected from development.

Why we love Dorado:  Who doesn’t like luxury?  Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve is one of the few resorts in Puerto Rico that can rightfully claim to be a destination all on its own. Although we recommend you go outside the property to explore some of the wonders of Puerto Rico, we totally understand guests that may be tempted to never leave the premises.  The Ritz-Carlton has redefined luxury in Puerto Rico, allowing Dorado & Puerto Rico to reclaim its spot as one of the most luxurious and exclusive destinations in the Caribbean while setting a higher standard for the island.  Travelers seeking for the ultimate luxury, exclusivity, a private beach, water sports, and interesting places to visit outside the resort, ought to place Dorado at the top of their list.  Dining is superb and the golf courses are magnificent.

Dorado shines on the following “Top Lists”:

• One of the Top Ten Destinations in Puerto Rico
• Best Romantic Destinations
• Best Wedding Destinations
• Best Puerto Rico Luxury Destination
• Beach Beachfront Resort Destinations

Can’t miss attractions: Part of Ritz Carlton Reserve: Rockefeller Nature Trail, Watermill Aquatic Adventure Park (shown below), Livingston Park, Dorado Beach.  Visitors will have easy access to a number of world-class attractions and fun activities in nearby towns including San Juan, which is just a 45 minute drive east from Dorado.

Things to do in Dorado: Golfing, relax on the beach or at the spa, a variety of water sports, fishing, walking, bicycling and parks for family fun.

Recommended places to stay in Dorado: Travelers that prefer exclusivity and luxury will enjoy staying at The Ritz-Carlton.  There are more hotels in Dorado to meet a more modest budget.  Visit our Dorado Hotels or North Coast Hotels pages for more information.

Map of Dorado Resorts, Attractions, & Activity Areas

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Aquarius Vacation Club at Dorado del Mar Resort, Dorado, PR: 18.478164, -66.273834

Dorado Beach Resort, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado: 18.475605, -66.301314

Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach Resort, Dorado, PR: 18.477000, -66.273600

Plantation Resort Residences at Dorado Beach Resort, Dorado, PR: 18.464100, -66.300300

East Beach Villas at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.476007, -66.297759

West Beach Penthouse Residence at Ritz Carlton Reserve, Dorado, PR: 18.474765, -66.302512

Dorado Beach - East Golf Course, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.470369, -66.293221

Dorado Beach - Plantation PIneapple Golf Course, Dorado, PR: 18.464874, -66.308069

Dorado Beach - Plantation Sugarcane Golf Course, Dorado, PR: 18.459200, -66.297600

Dorado Beach - West Golf Course, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.471957, -66.307468

CLOSED - Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Golf Course, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.475254, -66.271720

West Beach Residences at Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.474715, -66.304990

Parque Nacional Balneario Manuel Morales, Dorado, PR: 18.473666, -66.281590

Dorado Pterocarpus Forest, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.468985, -66.282406

El Dorado Parque Agroturístico Ecológico Recreativo, Dorado, PR: 18.454697, -66.249704

Rockefeller Nature Trail, Dorado Beach, PR: 18.472038, -66.290807

Dorado Beach East, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.476373, -66.298070

Dorado Beach East, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.476231, -66.300452

Dorado Beach West, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.475071, -66.302598

Dorado Beach West, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.475091, -66.305151

Beach at Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar, Dorado, PR: 18.479039, -66.273823

El Ojo del Buey, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.476200, -66.258566

Alcaldia de Dorado / City Hall - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.459760, -66.262713

Plaza de Dorado - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.459618, -66.262064

Rockefeller Nature Trail, Dorado Beach, PR: 18.471550, -66.283908

Rockefeller Nature Trail, Dorado Beach, PR: 18.475864, -66.297340

Rockefeller Nature Trail, Dorado Beach, PR: 18.473829, -66.304185

Rockefeller Nature Trail, Dorado Beach, PR: 18.476434, -66.310129

Rockefeller Nature Trail, Dorado Beach, PR: 18.472282, -66.311331

Rockefeller Nature Trail, Dorado Beach, PR: 18.469189, -66.307383

Police Station - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.461708, -66.273267

Post Office - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.462534, -66.270068

Hospital - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.463572, -66.269188

Puerto Rico Sportfishing Charters, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.476007, -66.297233

Goodwinds Water Sports - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.474826, -66.295881

Watermill Aquatic Adventure Park - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.466126, -66.301053

Livingston Park - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.465118, -66.295302

Spa Botanico - Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.473992, -66.302737

Hyatt Hacienda del Mar, a Hyatt Residence Club, Vega Alta, Dorado, PR: 18.475101, -66.320096

Monumento al Cristo - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.461389, -66.267711

Surfing at Kikita Beach - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.478104, -66.261924

Scenic Views from Punta Boca Juana - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.477218, -66.255058

Hiking at El Ojo del Buey, Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.476416, -66.256175

Giant Indoor Image Sculpture of Christ - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.463195, -66.267761

Kikita Beach - Dorado, Puerto Rico: 18.477632, -66.262092

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