What is the water and sand quality of the Playa La Mara?

The coastline of Playa La Mara is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa La Mara?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Playa La Mara has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Playa La Mara good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa La Mara is fully protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Playa La Mara for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa La Mara good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa La Mara secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa La Mara?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa La Mara.There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Cayo Restaurant & Bar is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa La Mara?

There are 148 places to stay in the Playa La Mara area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa La Mara include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1740963&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hacienda Cocuyo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9703158&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Punta Coral</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2812455&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aventura Rincon Ecolodge</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1779123&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Salamandra</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1779122&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Talanquera</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2425890&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Trade winds vacation rentals</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa La Mara from parking?

The Playa La Mara has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa La Mara?

There are 1 attractions near Playa La Mara that are popular with travelers. The nearest are La Hondonada located in 5 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa La Mara?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa La Mara is September. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 26°C and water 27°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa La Mara (Dominican Republic) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Playa La Mara a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.

Photo of Playa La Mara with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa La Mara with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Playa La Mara with spacious multi bays

Photo of Playa La Mara with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa La Mara and the settlement

Playa La Mara

Los Naranjos, Dominican Republic

8.2

#61 out of 246 in Los Tocones 4

Hotel guests only Hotel beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Los Tocones • 9.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Cruce Los Cayos

4.7km

Park Tropical Paradise - Playa La Mara

130m

Park Punta Cacao

450m

Hiking Area Balandra

1km

Hiking Area El peñon de William

1.4km

Hiking Area Path to whale observatory

1.5km

Hiking Area Punta balandra

1.6km

Hiking Area Barrancolí

2km

Park Cayo La Farola Ecotours

2.4km

Park Cayo Levantado

3.3km

Restaurant El Cayo Restaurant & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant De Chivo Mariscos

750m

Restaurant Comedor El Aguacatico

850m

Seafood Restaurant Langosta y Mariscos Frescos Adans

970m

Bar El Bar Quito

1km

Restaurant Comedor La bendición C&R

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Joeria Cafeteria

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Puerto Luis

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Coffee Shop Restaurante, Pescaderia Betico

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Helados & Más

9.8 - Exceptional 780m

Supermarket Mini Market El Ancla

1km

Supermarket Minimarket Keila

3.7km

Supermarket Colmado tuti

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Los Cacaos Samaná

1km

Tourist Attraction La Hondonada

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Samana Private Tours

10 - Exceptional 7.9km

Tourist Attraction Cayo Vigia pier, Samaná

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Samana Catamaran Rental - Boat For Rent

10 - Exceptional 8.9km

Tourist Attraction San Pedro Evangelical Church

8.6 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Guarionex fishing boat wreck

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Santa Barbara de Samana

9.8 - Exceptional 9km

Tourist Attraction Samaná Boardwalk

9km

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About

Playa La Mara is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 61th place out of 246 beaches in the Dominican Republic region 106.8 km away from its center, the city of Santo Domingo. It is one of the beaches of Los Tocones settlement, just 9.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

4.2 M/S

Wind

+30 ^o C

Water temperature

2.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Los Tocones • 9.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Cruce Los Cayos

4.7km

Park Tropical Paradise - Playa La Mara

130m

Park Punta Cacao

450m

Hiking Area Balandra

1km

Hiking Area El peñon de William

1.4km

Hiking Area Path to whale observatory

1.5km

Hiking Area Punta balandra

1.6km

Hiking Area Barrancolí

2km

Park Cayo La Farola Ecotours

2.4km

Park Cayo Levantado

3.3km

Restaurant El Cayo Restaurant & Bar

8.6 - Excellent 200m

Restaurant De Chivo Mariscos

750m

Restaurant Comedor El Aguacatico

850m

Seafood Restaurant Langosta y Mariscos Frescos Adans

970m

Bar El Bar Quito

1km

Restaurant Comedor La bendición C&R

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Restaurant Joeria Cafeteria

10 - Exceptional 1.3km

Restaurant Puerto Luis

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Coffee Shop Restaurante, Pescaderia Betico

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Ice Cream Shop Helados & Más

9.8 - Exceptional 780m

Supermarket Mini Market El Ancla

1km

Supermarket Minimarket Keila

3.7km

Supermarket Colmado tuti

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Los Cacaos Samaná

1km

Tourist Attraction La Hondonada

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Samana Private Tours

10 - Exceptional 7.9km

Tourist Attraction Cayo Vigia pier, Samaná

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Samana Catamaran Rental - Boat For Rent

10 - Exceptional 8.9km

Tourist Attraction San Pedro Evangelical Church

8.6 - Excellent 8.9km

Tourist Attraction Guarionex fishing boat wreck

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Santa Barbara de Samana

9.8 - Exceptional 9km

Tourist Attraction Samaná Boardwalk

9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

5.5km from the beach

7 Good

Villa Talanquera

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 5.3km from center

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5.8km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hacienda Cocuyo

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 9km from center

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6km from the beach

Villa Punta Coral

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 5km from center

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6km from the beach

9 Excellent

Bongo Lodge

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 4.7km from center

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7km from the beach

8 Very good

Trade winds vacation rentals

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 10.8km from center

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8.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Aventura Rincon Ecolodge

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 2.4km from center

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10.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Rincon Rubi

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 2.7km from center

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10.6km from the beach

rancho durian hotel y restaurante

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 3.4km from center

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11.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Las Galeras Village Ecolodge

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 3.2km from center

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11.7km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Las Galeras Island Hostel

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 3.9km from center

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12km from the beach

Casa de Juan

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 4km from center

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12.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Villa Salamandra

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Los Tocones • 3.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.4km 18 min walk

Playa Samana

7.1 Good

1.9km 25 min walk

Playa Balandra

7.6 Very good

2.3km

Playa Chinguela

8 Very good

3km

Playa Anacaona

5.8 Pleasant

3.6km

Playa El Rincon

6.7 Good

3.6km

Playa Chiva

7.9 Very good

3.8km

Playa Los Yagrumos

7.6 Very good

5.2km

Playa Cruce Los Cayos

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

Los Tocones • 9.1km

Main locality of province

Santo Domingo • 106.8km

Transport

Airport

EPS • 19.2km

Bus Station

Terminal Caribe Tours • 9.8km

Train Station

Estación Mamá Tingó, L1 • 98.6km

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