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Dorado
Four of the best golf courses in the world may be found here.
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
Everyone knows the legend of El Dorado, the city of gold. Well, for golfers at least, you have arrived at the real thing. Four of the best golf courses in the world may be found here at the Hyatt. Robert Trent Jones, Sr., designed all of these courses, and they are considered to be among the top 25 courses he produced in his illustrious career.
The first major resort area in Puerto Rico, and for that matter most of the Caribbean, is the area that includes these ... (more)
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 Current Events:
| | Festival de la Cocolía > Puerto Rico > Dorado > Soon 08/04/2008 to 08/04/2008
| | Land crab festival where different crab dishes are made and sampled.
| | PRGA Mid-Amateur Championship > Puerto Rico > Dorado > Soon 08/18/2008 to 08/20/2008
| | Puerto Rico's best mid-amateur players compete for the Island Champion title in their division, as well as the right to represent Puerto Rico in different international golf events.
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|  | Costa de Oro Guest House
$75-120 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-278-7888
787-278-7889
787-278-7889FX
$75-120, 14 
B28 H St. Costa de Oro.
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Stay in Dorado and enjoy all the local attractions.Pool bar, Vivas Restaurant at Costa de Oro.In-room phone & cable TV. Continental breakfast included.Near San Juan, golf, casinos, diving & Sardinera Beach.Reservations & transportation for all your tours & sports.
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| | | Dorado Beach Resort & Country Club
$427-775 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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800-233-1234
787-796-1234
787-796-2022FX
$427-775, 262
Rt 693, West of Dorado.
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Exclusive beach front resort on 1,000 lush tropical acres.
Restored to its original elegance; set on a 2-mile beach.
Beautifully appointed guest rooms and casitas.
Two world-class 18-hole Robert Trent Jones golf courses.
5 tennis courts, gourmet dining & adjacent casino.
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| | | Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf
$150-300 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-6125
787-796-6145FX
$150-300, 174
201 Dorado del Mar Blvd.
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Enjoy a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast.Gorgeous pool area right on the ocean.Chi Chi Rodriguez signature 18-hole (PAR 72).Close to San Juan and all the major attractions.
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| | | Hyatt Hacienda del Mar
$200-1000 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-3000
787-796-3610FX
$200-1000, 80
301 Rt 693.
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Studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units available.Golf available at Dorado Beach Resort and Club.Four Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf courses.
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| Symbol Key:  Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Studios, Apartment/Condos, Rooms, Suites, Air conditioned, Beaches, Business Center, Children's Activities, Casinos, Golf, Health/Exercise Facilities, Honeymoon Packages, Internet, Fast, Kitchens in some/all units, Meeting Facilities, Pool, Restaurants & Clubs, Spas, Tennis, Watersports (misc.). |
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| | Dorado Artisans
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
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Santos, ceramics and wood carvings.
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| | Monumento a las Raíces
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Plaza, Méndez Vigo St.
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This monument commemorates the founding of the town and is a tribute to the Indian, African and Spanish heritage of Puerto Rico.
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| | | Museo de Arte e Historia de Dorado
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Méndez Vigo at Juan Francisco.
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Three exhibition halls with art, archaeological artifacts and a presentation on the history of Dorado.
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| | | Museo Del Plata
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-9031
787-796-9031FX
Industria St., next to recreation area.
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New museum exhibiting paintings, sculptures and other works by native Dorado artists.
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| | | Museo Marcos J. Alegría
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-1433
787-796-5740
787-796-9031FX
192 North St., Main square.
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A free museum exhibiting paintings of well-known local artists. A unique feature of this museum is the art class offered to children under age 11.
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| | | Museo y Centro Cultural Casa del Rey
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Mendez Vigo, next to City Hall.
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This historical building (1823) once served as a Spanish garrison. It is now a museum exhibiting mid-19th century furniture and fixtures.
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| | | Ojo del Buey
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
At the mouth of the La Plata river, Bo. Mameyal.
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This rocky formation is called the Eye of the Ox because it resembles the head of an ox. This area is reputedly the area where Cofresí, the Caribbean pirate, buried his treasure.
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| | | Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-278-1154
787-278-1416
787-278-4759FX
184 Norte St.
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Historic church on the plaza, founded in 1812.
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| | | Placita de Doradeños Ilustres
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Mendez Vigo.
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Small plaza one block from city hall.
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| | | Plaza de Recreo de Dorado
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Munoz Rivera St.
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| | | Plaza del Artesano
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Méndez Vigo & Elisa Valle St.
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A small plaza now under construction.
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| | | Sala de Exposiciones Salvador Rivera Cardona
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
19 Industrial St.
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An exposition center exhibiting art and sculptures by prominent Dorado artists.
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| | | Santuario del Cristo de la Reconciliación
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5459
787-796-1291
787-278-4750FX
Paseo del Cristo.
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Inside the church is the world's largest indoor image of Jesus Christ. Sat. mass at 12:15pm.
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Symbol Key: Sponsors,  Balneario, Beaches,  Star Listing. |
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Symbol Key: Sponsors,  Car Rental. |
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| | Carnaval del Plata
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
02/01/2009 - 02/03/2009
Main plaza.
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This festival, usually held in the main plaza, includes parades, music, contests and plenty of food kiosks.
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| | | Clubs Open
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-8961
787-262-1040
787-723-5760FX
10/31/2008 - 11/01/2008
Dorado Beach Resort & Club East and West courses.
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The Puerto Rico Golf Association premier sporting event. 200 local and visiting players. It is the funding source for all PRGA programs and annual events.
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| | | Copa Dorado Minin Kuilan
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
04/06/2009 - 04/06/2009
Tomás Palmares Park.
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Major Paso Fino event. The Puerto Rican paso fino horse has a naturally fine gait that results in an unusually smooth ride.
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| | | Dorado Patron Saint Festival
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
06/12/2009 - 06/16/2009
Main plaza.
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Dorado's patron saint is San Antonio de Padua (06/13). The event includes music, games, rides and food kiosks.
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| | | Festival de la Cocolía
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Soon 08/04/2008 - 08/04/2008
Ojo del Buey Recreational area.
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Land crab festival where different crab dishes are made and sampled.
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| | | Festival del Campo y Pueblo
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
09/14/2008 - 09/14/2008
Marina area.
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This town festival includes music, exhibitions, food and more.
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| | | Honda Classic
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-620-7010
787-783-5265FX
787-620-7030FX
06/25/2009 - 06/27/2009
Dorado del Mar, Hyatt Cerromar and Hyatt Dorado Beach.
www.bellainternational.com
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Amateur invitational with golfers playing a different course every day.
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| | | PRGA Mid-Amateur Championship
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-793-3444
787-273-3138FX
Soon 08/18/2008 - 08/20/2008
TBA.
www.prga.org
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Puerto Rico's best mid-amateur players compete for the Island Champion title in their division, as well as the right to represent Puerto Rico in different international golf events.
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| | | Puerto Rico Amateur Open Golf Championship
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-793-3444
787-273-3138FX
05/21/2009 - 05/24/2009
Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico.
www.prga.org
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The best local amateur players compete for the AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP title and a chance to represent Puerto Rico at different international events. Contact the golf association for details.
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| | Dorado del Mar Golf Course
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-3070
787-796-3060FX
Urb. Dorado Del Mar, 200 Dorado del Mar Golf Club.
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Course designed under the expertise of world-renowned golfer, Chi Chi Rodríguez. It features 4 sets of tees, water on 14 holes and sixty-one bunkers. Its elevated tees and greens allow for scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean. Holes/Yards: 18/6940.
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| | | Dorado East Course
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-8961
787-626-1007
787-278-1948FX
100 Dorado Beach Drive Suite 1.
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Consistently rated as one of the world’s best golf resort destinations and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, it has hosted 2 World Cups of Golf, 10 Champions Tour and 2 LPGA events. With its ocean side location, there is some wind. Holes/Yards: 18/7000.
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| | | Dorado West Course
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-8961
787-626-1007
787-278-1948FX
100 Dorado Beach Drive Suite 1 Dorado, PR.
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Consistently rated as one of the world’s best golf resort destinations and designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr, it has hosted The Big Three event (Nicklaus, Palmer and Player) and many top Island Tournaments. Holes/Yards: 18/6858.
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| | | Pineapple Course
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-8915
787-796-1234
787-796-5562FX
Rt 693, Hyatt Dorado Beach.
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A championship golf course spread over two courses of 18 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr and earning high international rankings in the Caribbean. This course challenges any golfer's sand game & offers sweeping mountain views. Holes/Yards: 18/6841.
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| | | Sugar Cane Course
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-8915
787-796-1234
787-796-5562FX
Rt 693. Hyatt Dorado Beach.
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A championship golf course spread over two courses of 18 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr and earning high international rankings in the Caribbean. The water hazards and views from this rolling course are the main attractions. Holes/Yards: 18/7130.
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Symbol Key: Sponsors,  Info-PRTC. |
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| | Dorado Mayor's Office
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-1230
787-796-3660FX
Plaza de Recreo.
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| | | Dorado Tourism Information
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-5740
787-796-6001
787-796-9031FX
Mendez Vigo Street #247.
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Information on and organizing Dorado's Festival and activities.
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| | | PR 4Less Tours
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-627-5214
787-507-7081
787-859-2309FX
Rt 818 Bo. Cibuco.
pr4lesstours.com
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We specialize in horseback riding, hiking, cliff jumping, kayak, sailing, caves, Arecibo Observatory, Old San Juan, Bacardí, combine any tour and save. We have the lowest price, guaranteed! Go to pr4lesstours.com. We will match any price.
(main office: San Juan Metro.)
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| | El Ladrillo
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-2120
787-796-7742FX
334 Méndez Vigo St.
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Caribbean, Seafood, Steak.
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| | | La Terraza y Patio Bar
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-1242
787-796-7114FX
C-1 Marginal St.
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Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak. Club: Karaoke, Rock.
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| | Symbol Key: Sponsors, Restaurant, Mesones Gastronómicos, Club, Lunch, Dinner, Cost-Moderate, Open Daily, X-Monday. |
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| Symbol Key: Sponsors, PRTC Endorsed, Children's Activities, Hiking, Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages, Sightseeing, Nature/Adventure. |
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| | Dorado Taxi
(more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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787-796-3806
787-376-7384CL
405 Méndez Vigo St.
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We will go that extra mile to please.
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Symbol Key: Sponsors,  Trolley. |
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