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Dorado
Four of the best golf courses in the world may be found here.
By:Travel & 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)
Hyatt Dorado East Course, /Frazier Nivens
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Festival del Campo y Pueblo > Travel & Sports®: Puerto Rico > Dorado > Soon 09/12/2010 to 09/12/2010
This town festival includes music, exhibitions, food and more.
Top of Page Dorado: Accommodations Accommodations
Area 2Costa de Oro Guest House $75-120 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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$75-120, 14 Room Key
B28 H St. Costa de Oro.
PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Honeymoon Packages Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs
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.
  • Area 2Dorado Beach Resort & Country Club $249-249 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    $249-249, 36 Room Key
    Rt 693, West of Dorado.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Beaches Golf Internet, Fast Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs Tennis
    The Dorado Beach Resort room amenities include wireless Inte
    Area 2Embassy Suites Dorado del Mar Beach & Golf $150-300 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    $150-300, 174 Room Key
    201 Dorado del Mar Blvd.
    PRTC Endorsed Suites Air conditioned Beaches Business Center Children's Activities Golf Health/Exercise Facilities Honeymoon Packages Internet, Fast Kitchens in some/all units Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs Tennis Watersports (misc.)
    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.
  • Area 2Hyatt Hacienda del Mar $200-1000 (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    $200-1000, 80 Room Key
    301 Rt 693.
    PRTC Endorsed Studios Apartment/Condos Air conditioned Beaches Business Center Children's Activities Golf Health/Exercise Facilities Internet, Fast Kitchens in some/all units Pool Restaurants & Clubs Spas Tennis Watersports (misc.)
    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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    Top of Page Dorado: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 2Dorado Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Santos, ceramics and wood carvings.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
    Area 2Monumento a las Raíces (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Plaza, Méndez Vigo St.
    This monument commemorates the founding of the town and is a tribute to the Indian, African and Spanish heritage of Puerto Rico.
    Area 2Museo de Arte e Historia de Dorado (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Méndez Vigo at Juan Francisco.
    Three exhibition halls with art, archaeological artifacts and a presentation on the history of Dorado.
    Area 2Museo Del Plata (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Industria St., next to recreation area.
    New museum exhibiting paintings, sculptures and other works by native Dorado artists.
    Area 2Museo Marcos J. Alegría (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-1433
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    192 North St., Main square.
    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.
    Area 2Museo y Centro Cultural Casa del Rey (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
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    Mendez Vigo, next to City Hall.
    This historical building (1823) once served as a Spanish garrison. It is now a museum exhibiting mid-19th century furniture and fixtures.
    Area 2Ojo del Buey (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
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    At the mouth of the La Plata river, Bo. Mameyal.
    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.
    Area 2Parroquia San Antonio de Padua (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-278-1154
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    184 Norte St.
    Historic church on the plaza, founded in 1812.
    Area 2Placita de Doradeños Ilustres (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
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    Mendez Vigo.
    Small plaza one block from city hall.
    Area 2Plaza de Recreo de Dorado (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Munoz Rivera St.
    Area 2Plaza del Artesano (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Méndez Vigo & Elisa Valle St.
    A small plaza now under construction.
    Area 2Sala de Exposiciones Salvador Rivera Cardona (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
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    19 Industrial St.
    An exposition center exhibiting art and sculptures by prominent Dorado artists.
    Area 2Santuario del Cristo de la Reconciliación (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5459
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    Paseo del Cristo.
    Inside the church is the world's largest indoor image of Jesus Christ. Sat. mass at 12:15pm.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Beaches Beaches
    Area 2Balneario de Manuel Morales (Sardinera) (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    787-622-5229
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    End of Rt 697.
    Balneario Beaches Star Listing
    Located right in town. Great beach.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Car Rental Car Rental
    Area 2Vias (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Rt 693, Marginal Costa de Oro.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
    CHECK Area 2Action Diveboat Innovation (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Both Villa Marina & San Juan Marina.
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    Scuba, Snorkel, or Charter this 30 passenger USCG certified boat for whatever you want! 18.20530 N 65.38354 E (main office: Fajardo.)
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    Top of Page Dorado: Events Events
    Area 2Carnaval del Plata (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    02/04/2011 - 02/06/2011
    Main plaza.
    This festival, usually held in the main plaza, includes parades, music, contests and plenty of food kiosks.
    Area 2Clubs Open (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    10/30/2010 - 10/31/2010
    Dorado Beach Resort & Club East and West courses.
    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.
    Area 2Copa Dorado Minin Kuilan (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
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    04/02/2011 - 04/02/2011
    Tomás Palmares Park.
    Major Paso Fino event. The Puerto Rican paso fino horse has a naturally fine gait that results in an unusually smooth ride.
    Area 2Dorado Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    06/10/2011 - 06/12/2011
    Main plaza.
    Dorado's patron saint is San Antonio de Padua (06/13). The event includes music, games, rides and food kiosks.
    Area 2Festival de la Cocolía (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
    787-796-6001
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    07/31/2011 - 07/31/2011
    Ojo del Buey Recreational area.
    Land crab festival where different crab dishes are made and sampled.
    Area 2Festival del Campo y Pueblo (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
    787-796-6001
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    Soon 09/12/2010 - 09/12/2010
    Marina area.
    This town festival includes music, exhibitions, food and more.
    Area 2Honda Classic (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-620-7010
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    06/24/2011 - 06/26/2011
    Dorado del Mar, Hyatt Cerromar and Hyatt Dorado Beach.
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    Amateur invitational with golfers playing a different course every day.
    Area 2PRGA Mid-Amateur Championship (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-793-3444
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    08/19/2011 - 08/21/2011
    TBA.
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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.
    Area 2Puerto Rico Amateur Open Golf Championship (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-793-3444
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    05/19/2011 - 05/22/2011
    Trump International Golf Club Puerto Rico.
    prga.org
    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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    Top of Page Dorado: Golf Golf
    Area 2Dorado del Mar Golf Course (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Urb. Dorado Del Mar, 200 Dorado del Mar Golf Club.
    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.
    Area 2Dorado East Course (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    100 Dorado Beach Drive Suite 1.
    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.
    Area 2Dorado West Course (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    787-796-8961
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    100 Dorado Beach Drive Suite 1 Dorado, PR.
    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.
    Area 2Pineapple Course (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    787-796-8915
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    Rt 693, Hyatt Dorado Beach.
    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.
    Area 2Sugar Cane Course (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Rt 693. Hyatt Dorado Beach.
    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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    Top of Page Dorado: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
    Area 2LMM International Airport Tourism Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    LMM International Airport Tourism Office Photo 787-791-1014
    787-721-2400 ext 5216
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    Luis Muñoz Marín Int'l. Airport. Terminals C & D.
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    Stop by for current information and your official welcome to Puerto Rico.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Information Information
    Area 2Dorado Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Plaza de Recreo.
    Area 2Dorado Tourism Information (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    Mendez Vigo Street #247.
    Information on and organizing Dorado's Festival and activities.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Restaurants & Clubs Restaurants & Clubs
    Area 2El Ladrillo (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    787-796-2120
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    334 Méndez Vigo St.
    Mesones Gastronómicos Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate X-Monday
    Caribbean, Seafood, Steak.
    Area 2La Terraza y Patio Bar (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    787-796-1242
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    C-1 Marginal St.
    Restaurant Club Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak. Club: Karaoke, Rock.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Sailing & Watersports Sailing & Watersports
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    Both Villa Marina & San Juan Marina.
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    Scuba, Snorkel or Charter this 30 passenger, USCG certified boat for whatever you want! 18.20530 N 65.38354 E (main office: Fajardo.)
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    Top of Page Dorado: Taxis Taxis
    Area 2Dorado Taxi (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
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    405 Méndez Vigo St.
    We will go that extra mile to please.
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    Top of Page Dorado: Trolley Trolley
    Area 2Dorado Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Dorado
    787-796-5740
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    Plaza de Recreo.
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