Playa Grande is located between the cities of Río San Juan and Cabrera, some 120 kms approximately east of Puerto Plata. It is evaluated as one of the 10 beaches more beautiful in the world, with a length of 1.5 miles long makes it one of the longest on the country's north coast.

Its white sands lined with coconut trees and hills, they are accompanied by abundant vegetation and some underground freshwater streams, where you will appreciate a totally coastal landscape worthy of one of the best beaches in the world. The strong waves of the beach make it ideal for practicing water sports such as boogie boarding and surfing, so many surfers from different parts of the country come to it to enjoy its waves..

Playa Grande

Playa Grande is one of those beaches of inexhaustible beauty and magic in the Caribbean area. Located in María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic on the northeast coast near Río San Juan a gem among the country's beaches. Is considered the longest beach on the north coast which attributed its name from Playa Grande This beach is extensive on the northern coast 1.5 km. This place is one of those that visit the island can not go unnoticed in your holiday. It is one of the favourite destinations for Dominicans weekends weeks or popular celebrations. Here in the area it is possible to find resorts but this is impossible to access.

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Playa Grande It is one of the beaches you must visit on your trip through the Dominican Republic. It is considered as one of the most beautiful beaches in the whole country. It is characterized by reddish color of its sands and for theirwarm waters and turquoise tones. Theirbeautiful views they are also very famous and highly appreciated by photographers, well, in addition to the amazing beauty of its banks, the landscape is adorned by a thick forest of palm trees and white cliffs that is on one of its sides. It is considered one of the most popular beaches among local bathers looking to relax and enjoy the sun in a peaceful place., being on weekends its maximum attendance, because it receives many internal tourists from different parts of the country.

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Playa Grande Río San Juan, beach that for its landscape dazzles the lenses of photographers with the different shades of blue in its waters.

It has an extensive canvas of soft golden sand which adds beauty to this beach. It has extensive vegetation where you can pleasantly chill. Is bordered by tall palm trees that call the shade and rest giving it that tropical touch. The waves are usually quiet and soft which allows that dive is in the sea is all a pleasure. In some winter months you can see that the waves increases causing waves of up to 3 meters. This change in the waves can practice some water sports. Also we can admire the presence of a few busts that are at one end of the beach. Numbers are small statues that appear painted white clay. He color azula-green of the water is a landscape impressive for those that are loving to them pictures.

In addition to the beauty of the beach we can get to what is the Gri Gri Laguna, which is a source of clean water. To this is possible arrive by boats that find in the area which is all an adventure pass by this lagoon full of flora and fauna and of water cold. Another point is that you can sail to the Cueva de Las Golondrinas it's all a rocky natural spectacle.

Activities and Tourism in Playa Grande

Playa Grande is one of the most popular beaches on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.

This place apart this beauty surrounded by good food that can be enjoyed on the beach. There are booths or small restaurants where seafood is the main appetizer. In addition to that you can find street vendors or enjoy refreshing Pina coladas or called crazy coconuts that are delicious drinks.

Also for those who like to practice some kind of sport, diving is a good option along with surfing. Usually surf in winter due to which at this point increases the waves.

In addition, the beach has a large parking area, public toilets, chair rental, Beach umbrellas, diving equipment rental and shops where you can buy sunscreen, swimwear, hats, bronzers and souvenir shops or as they are known (Gift Shop).

It is not considered an ideal beach for children or people who have little experience in swimming due to its strong waves and its surf wave that without prior knowledge can be very dangerous.

It is recommended during your stay on the beach to drink plenty of liquids to stay hydrated.

Staying around the beach is not a difficulty, Although it does not have large hotel complexes in its vicinity, there are small hotels that offer good service..

Other points of interest near Playa Grande

Río San Juan is a beautiful town that has other attractions such as:

Precious Beach

Playa Caleton

Laguna Gr Gri

Río San Juan is a small coastal town on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, inside awaits beauties and treasures sculpted by mother nature. One of those treasures is Playa Grande, that being a very crowded beach on weekends, it keeps that mystery of a hidden and little explored place. Among the bustle of visitors there is a tranquility that can only be transmitted by a place that is totally remote from civilization.

The beach has everything you need to spend a perfect day at its facilities, additional you can enjoy the rich gastronomy of the sea and a paradisiacal view to a wide and wild beach, which has beautiful cliffs at the end of this.

You have the option of practicing some water sport such as Surfing or Diving or enjoying a rich swim in its waters if you have the necessary experience in swimming, otherwise it is not recommended. It is also an ideal place to capture dreamy landscapes with the camera lens., where the eternal sea of ​​the ancient navigators is the protagonist for its different shades of blue.

 Playa Grande how to get there:

You must go to the province of María Trinidad Sánchez, Dominican Republic, specifically to the town of Río San Juan where you can arrive at this spectacular destination.

Click the map below and give you the right direction.

When traveling to Playa Grande we recommend you bring:

1. Water
2. Long sports trousers
3. Closed-toe shoes or sandals.
4. Calipso water resistant.
5. repellents(can have mosquitoes).
6. Sunglasses.
7. Sunscreen.
8. Swimsuit.
9. towels.
10. Trash bags(remember the land is our home and it is our duty to keep natural resources in the best condition for the enjoyment of the next generations).
11. Maintain during travel the tank with enough fuel.

Warning: the beach has a strong surf wave, so without prior knowledge it can be very dangerous.

The waters are deep, but the surf is strong, so it is necessary to keep children under surveillance, not recommended for bathers without swimming knowledge.

Tour suitable for all the family.

• In case you feel lost on the way to Playa Grande, We recommend that you navigate with the locals, They kindly indicate the road.