We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Puerto Plata?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Puerto Plata each week.

Paradise Island & The Mangroves

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 23 attractions in Puerto Plata
Traveler Description:
Familiar with Paradise Island & The Mangroves? Write your own description and share what you know with other travelers.
Attraction type: Beach
Address: Paradise Island Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

Reviews of Paradise Island & The Mangroves

( 1-10 of 11 )
Jul 13, 2008

Just returned from a lovely holiday in the Dominican Republic that included a day trip to Paradise Island. Just before I give my thoughts is there any chance you were on the same trip (July 7) and were given a CD with pictures of my wife and I because we have yours! A photographer took some nice pictures of us... more

Jul 9, 2008

my husband and I went to paradise island and we really enjoyed it! the ride was long in the bus and then in the boat but it was not uncomfortable and i actually liked the boat ride! when we got to paradise island we were stunned, afte rhearing so much about it we expected it to really be something! instead... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
Niagara Falls, New York
May 7, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

we had to leave our resort at 7am, which was the worest thing about this whole day trip!! when we booked the trip we asked how long the ride to the island is + the rep. told us that it is a long ride there and back because you are going to a complete opposite side of the island from... more

Mar 25, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Not only was this a waste of money (my friends and I actually complained so much to the tour guide who hooked us up with this tour that we got some of our money back) but it was a waste of a long beautiful day in DR. It took several hours to get there in the morning on a long... more

Save Review
1 of 5 stars
New York City, New York
Feb 17, 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Long bus ride to boats. They are large row boats with outboard motors not speed boats. There is a difference. Rough bouncing ride to wind swept sandbar which is called Paradise Island. No chairs or benches or bathrooms. Rough ride back then on to non descript restaurant for a buffet. Gave my food to dogs laying at restaurant door. Then... more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
Limburg
Oct 2, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Here a review from 2 dutch newlyweds. My wife and I took this trip on september 26th 07. An early pickup at the hotel assured us to be the first people on the island at 8.30 with a group of 12 people. We spent 2,5 hours on the island, enjoying the clear water and feeding bread to beautiful fish. the... more

Save Review
4 of 5 stars
Watertown, Massachusetts
Jul 19, 2007
8/8 found this review helpful

We went to PI last week, we booked the VIP version through Linda @ Mel's Tours. Paid about $80 p/p. We were picked up at 7am on the dot, from there we stopped about 8 places to pick up other passengers. Around 10:45 we got to our destination of the beach where the speedboat picks you up. From there its... more

Save Review
2 of 5 stars
Yorkshire
Jun 15, 2007
4/5 found this review helpful

We booked our excursion with Thompson, our tour guide was fantastic giving us lots of information about Dominican history and culture, the island was beautiful however small and overcrowded, the scenery on the speed boat trip was really nice (including the mangroves). Lunch on Punta Rusia beach was extremely average. The bus ride back to Sosua took around 4 hours... more

Save Review
1 of 5 stars
Fredericksburg
Feb 18, 2007
14/14 found this review helpful

My wife and I booked this trip through Applevacations. It cost $83.00 per person. We were picked up at 7:40 to go to the island. On the way we made several stops to pick up additional guests. While this is understandable it took an inordinate amount of time to get to the dock where the boats were. The boat trip... more

Save Review
5 of 5 stars
birmingham
Feb 4, 2007
13/13 found this review helpful

We booked our paradise Island Trip through the plaza at playa dorada, cheaper than holiday reps Our group of 8 adults and 2 children were collected from our hotel at 7.30am in a comfortable airconditioned bus, we off for a rest at approx 9.30am and then continued our journey over the roughest terrain to a restaurant for lunch at about... more

Reviews of Paradise Island & The Mangroves

( 1-10 of 11 )
Travelers Who Viewed This Attraction Also Viewed
Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Price not available
Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Price not available
No photo provided
Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Price not available
Write Your Own Attraction Review
Been to Paradise Island & The Mangroves? Share your experiences!

Paradise Island & The Mangroves: Management Resources

Paradise Island & The Mangroves Address

Paradise Island, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic