Things to do

Attractions in Cocolandia and Palenque

Quiet beaches, a river flowing into the sea, great seafood restaurants and new tourism projects, all a few minutes away.

Cocolandia Beach Nature

Cocolandia Beach

Fine, dark-toned sand, turquoise water and palm trees on a wide, quiet shore, less crowded than the country's best-known beaches.

Palenque Beach Nature

Palenque Beach

Just 400 meters from Cocolandia: calm, warm, shallow water, local fishermen and eateries serving seafood and Dominican food.

Nizao River Nature

Nizao River

It rises in the Cordillera Central and flows into the Caribbean at Cocolandia Beach itself. Its estuary, with wetlands and rich wildlife, is perfect for unwinding.

Where to stay

Coconut Paradise

A tourism project on Cocolandia beach with homes for sale and rent, a beach club, pool and restaurant, 35 minutes from Santo Domingo.

Under development

Tryp by Wyndham Playa Palenque

A four-star hotel and resort under development, inside a gated community with condos, bungalows and sea-view villas.

Where to stay

Playa Palenque Hotel Restaurante

A hotel with pool, parking, bar and a restaurant open to the public serving Caribbean food. It also hosts weddings, birthdays and conferences.

Where to eat

Blu Mar Seafood & Grill

A fresh fish and seafood restaurant in Palenque with a modern wooden interior, ideal for family dinners, date nights or celebrations.

Location

Cocolandia is on the south coast, next to the mouth of the Nizao River and 400 meters from Palenque Beach.

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Investment opportunity

Near the land