Amanera

North Coast

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You probably won't stay at this resort, but just knowing about it (and maybe calling ahead to try to eat or golf there) is worth it. This is the latest masterpiece of the international hotel chain Aman, and it is absurdly opulent.

The 25 sumptuous casitas set back from Playa Grande are all constructed of teak and caliche, with amazing views and remote control everything. The lobby and restaurant are even more ridiculous, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking all of Playa Grande, and infinity pools everywhere. If they do let you on the property for lunch, order the lobster.

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Playa Grande

    Playa Grande

    0.43 MILES

    A long, broad, tawny beach with aquamarine water on one side and a thick fringe of palm trees on the other. Stark white cliffs jut out into the ocean in…

  • Sendero del Cacao

    Sendero del Cacao

    29.17 MILES

    The second you step out of your vehicle into the aroma bubble of Sendero del Cacao you'll feel transported to a tropical, outdoor Willy Wonka's Chocolate…

  • Playa Los Mino

    Playa Los Mino

    4.57 MILES

    This sweet little stretch of sand must be one of the DR's best village beaches, easily accessible from the road under Bahía Blanca. White sand, a green…

  • Playa La Entrada

    Playa La Entrada

    12.13 MILES

    Playa Entrada is one of the longest, most picture-postcard-worthy beaches in the country. Privacy is easy to come by. A couple of informal shacks sell…

  • Parque Nacional El Choco

    Parque Nacional El Choco

    26.5 MILES

    The famous caves of Parque Nacional El Choco are ensconced in the foothills of the Cordillera Septentrional, among 77 sq km of pastureland, lagoon, jungle…

  • Reserva Cientifica Loma Quita Espuela

    Reserva Cientifica Loma Quita Espuela

    24.14 MILES

    The dense vegetation of this remote countryside, and the difficulty traveling through it, gave the reserve its name: the Mountain of the Missing Spur (a…

  • Laguna Gri-Gri

    Laguna Gri-Gri

    4.45 MILES

    This lagoon at the northern end of Calle Duarte is fairly picturesque, with a dozen or more boatmen offering hour-long tours (US$50 for up to seven people…

  • Playa Encuentro

    Playa Encuentro

    28.86 MILES

    Four kilometers west of town. The place to go for surfing, though top windsurfers and kitesurfers sometimes come to take advantage of the larger waves…

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Nearby North Coast attractions

1. Playa Grande

0.43 MILES

A long, broad, tawny beach with aquamarine water on one side and a thick fringe of palm trees on the other. Stark white cliffs jut out into the ocean in…

2. Playa Preciosa

1.1 MILES

Only 25m down a path leaving from just in front of Playa Grande's bathrooms is this spectacular stretch of sand. Pounded by serious waves and some…

3. Playa Caletón

3.74 MILES

Located about 1km east of town, this small, peaceful bay with tawny sand, almond trees and towering palms is a good place to spend an afternoon. Food…

4. Laguna Gri-Gri

4.45 MILES

This lagoon at the northern end of Calle Duarte is fairly picturesque, with a dozen or more boatmen offering hour-long tours (US$50 for up to seven people…

5. Playa Los Mino

4.57 MILES

This sweet little stretch of sand must be one of the DR's best village beaches, easily accessible from the road under Bahía Blanca. White sand, a green…

6. Playa El Bréton

5.25 MILES

Playa El Bréton, within Monumento Natural Cabo Francés Viejo, has excellent snorkeling.

7. Monumento Natural Cabo Francés Viejo

5.35 MILES

A petite monument at just 5-sq-km, Cabo Francés Viejo comprises sheer cliffs, three lighthouses (the oldest of which is over 150 years old), reefs and…

8. Playa Diamante

10.2 MILES

Playa Diamante is a small, fairly ordinary looking beach with shallow water good for children. It's a few kilometers east of Cabrera on Hwy 5.