Playa La Ensenada

Beach · Villa Isabela ·

Playa La Ensenada

Beach · Villa Isabela ·

Calm, clear waters, snorkeling, mangrove tours, sandbar visits

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57000, Dominican Republic Get directions

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"The best of several great Atlantic beaches around Punta Rucia, Playa La Ensenada is made up of a fishing village and 4.5-mile stretch of sand with calm, crystal-clear water. Here, you can snorkel around submerged reefs in waist-deep water, or take a 12-minute boat ride through mangroves to a dreamy sandbar (named Cayo Arena but also called Cayo Paraiso, or Paradise Island) to see even more colorful fish. The size and shape of the sandbar change depending on the currents and season, so you’re always in for a bit of a surprise."

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Johanna P.

Google

The best beach 🏖️ by far we have visited in Dominican Republic 🥰 there are sooo many different casetas to eat from - we sat close to #22 and it was outstanding their food and service!! Plus the tour from Playa Ensenada to the mangroves and Cayo Arena is the cherry on top!! You must go and experience it!! It’s the best 🤩

Ron J.

Google

Very nice here and lots of restaurants and shadowy places. The water is nice, flat and clean, seaweed grows in places, but it's always manageable so you don't have to step in. There are a lot of mosquitoes out in the evening!

Emma G.

Google

Such a beautiful beach, we stopped here on the way to Punta Rucia and I definitely prefer this beach over Punta Rucia. The waters are calm and for those not comfortable in the water, it is quite shallow and very clear waters. Would definitely suggest this beach to anyone heading to the west of the island

Chino4

Google

This is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to it’s worth the trip the food is really good also the drinks are nice can’t wait to go back

Jonatan M.

Google

Had the pleasure to visit this beautiful beach on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. The beach is very clean, there's multiple activities you can do there for a fee, from jetski, banana boat ride, etc,. There's a ton of food stalls that sell fresh seafood. The beach is mostly a bit crowded on the weekends or around holidays, but if you visit during the week, it will be mostly quiet. Definitely put this place on your list, if you are on the northern part of the island.

Emma P.

Google

Nice beach with gentle waves. Quite a bit of seaweed and unfortunately, obnoxiously loud music blasting constantly. You have to pay to park. Beautiful sunsets. Overall, just ok. Certainly not the most beautiful beach in the Dominican Republic but it's good for this area.

S T

Google

Beautiful beach. We were offered to go to Playa Cayo via boat which is a private island about 20 minutes from there. Highly recommend.

Bonnie S.

Google

Great beach with shallow waters! This is a short twenty minute walk from Punta Rucia beach. The walk is amazing if you like beach walks. There are lots of little restaurants with good local Dominican food and reasonable drink prices. This beach is great if you’re not a great swimmer but like the ocean, because you can walk out pretty far and the water is relatively shallow. Beach chairs are available for rent as well as banana boat rides and other floating things. Most restaurants had bathrooms and everyone was very friendly!

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The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic

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Playa La Ensenada

Johanna P.

Google

Ron J.

Google

Emma G.

Google

Chino4

Google

This is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to it’s worth the trip the food is really good also the drinks are nice can’t wait to go back

Jonatan M.

Google

Emma P.

Google

S T

Google

Beautiful beach. We were offered to go to Playa Cayo via boat which is a private island about 20 minutes from there. Highly recommend.

Bonnie S.

Google

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