Los Altos de Jalisco

Playa Puerto chiquito

Good for Relax

7.2

/ 10 Good

#140 out of 246
in Sosua

About

Playa Puerto chiquito is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 140th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 153.7 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Sosua settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa Puerto chiquito coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Sosua, which has a rating of 9.1.

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Historical

+28 ^oC +23 ^oC

Air temperature

7.7 M/S

Wind

+27 ^oC

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Frustrating

3.8/10

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Playa Puerto chiquito is located in Dominican Republic within Sosua, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"I believe there used to be a fantastic hotel in this location. The beach itself is stunning, although it appears to have been neglected and left in disarray. It's not very crowded, so you can enjoy some peaceful moments in solitude."

Maximus P.

"The beach is fantastic and offers a wonderful opportunity to swim and enjoy a day with your family or pets."

David J Thompson

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Maximus P.

"The beach is fantastic and offers a wonderful opportunity to swim and enjoy a day with your family or pets."

David J Thompson

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Stays nearby

Excellent location! Lots of inspiring beaches and accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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4.4km from the beach

Exceptional

Sea Horse Ranch

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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2.3km from center

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4.5km from the beach

7.7

Very good

E&J Beach Condo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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2.4km from center

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5.3km from the beach

Amazing ocean views with many extras perks to enjoy

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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3.1km from center

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6.2km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Villas Agua Dulce

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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5.2km from center

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8.5km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Casa Lilly

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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6.7km from center

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8.5km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

El Encuentro Surf Lodge

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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6.7km from center

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8.6km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Ocean Palms Residences

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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6.8km from center

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8.7km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

VIU Encuentro, infinity pool and A/C

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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6.9km from center

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8.7km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Surf Salvacion Boutique Hotel

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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6.9km from center

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8.8km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Gipsy Ranch Rooms

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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7.1km from center

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8.9km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Surfbreak B&B

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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7.2km from center

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10.3km from the beach

8.2

Very good

Diamond Hotel Cabarete

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Sosua

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8.8km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Dorada Beach

Playa Dorada

8.7

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Puerto Plata 5.7 km

Sosua, Dominican Republic

Sosua Beach

Playa Sosua

9.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Sosua 0.7 km

Sosua, Dominican Republic

Alicia Beach

Playa Alicia

8.7

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Sosua 0.7 km

Sosua, Dominican Republic

Casa Marina beach

8.6

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Sosua 0.6 km

Sosua, Dominican Republic

Playa Imbert

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Sosua 0.5 km

Sosua, Dominican Republic

Playa Chiquita

7.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Sosua 1 km

Coral Village, Dominican Republic

Laguna beach

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom

Coral Village 1.6 km

Villas Caribk I, Dominican Republic

Playa perla marina

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom

Villas Caribk I 4.2 km

Villas Caribk I, Dominican Republic

Playa Encuentro

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Villas Caribk I 5.2 km

Villa Montellano, Dominican Republic

Playa Bergantin

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

Villa Montellano 4.5 km

Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Kite beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Cabarete 1.9 km

Villa Montellano, Dominican Republic

Playa Riviera

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Villa Montellano 5.6 km

Beach surroundings

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Museo Judio de Sosua• 23 min walk

Transport

POP• 4.6km
Caribe Tours• 11 min walk

Localities

Sosua• 2.1km
Santo Domingo• 153.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Puerto chiquito?

The Playa Puerto chiquito is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Playa Puerto chiquito?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Puerto chiquito, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa Puerto chiquito good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa Puerto chiquito is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Playa Puerto chiquito good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa Puerto chiquito secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Puerto chiquito?

The bar is located right on the Playa Puerto chiquito.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Puerto chiquito?

There are 550 places to stay in the Playa Puerto chiquito area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Puerto chiquito include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa Puerto chiquito from parking?

The Playa Puerto chiquito has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa Puerto chiquito?

There are 1 attractions near Playa Puerto chiquito that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Museo Judio de Sosua located in 1.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Puerto chiquito?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa Puerto chiquito is September. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 26°C and water 26°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa Puerto chiquito (Dominican Republic) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa Puerto chiquito (Dominican Republic) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.