Dorado Travel Guide
Puerto Rico
Dorado is a small coastal city in Puerto Rico, with a population of 13,117. It sits on the island’s north coast, within easy reach of a long stretch of beaches and the larger urban area around San Juan.
There is no airport listed as serving Dorado directly, so travellers will need to plan their arrival from outside the city. The closest named beaches are Playa de los Cabes, 3.4 kilometres away, and Playa de Levittown, 4.4 kilometres away. Further along the coast are Escambrón Beach, Balneario Condado, Condado Beach, Ocean Park Beach, Playa del Dorado and El Alambique Beach.
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Pays in USD
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 9-1-1
Dial code +17871939
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Puerto Rico for various service industries. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation for good service.
Best time to visit Dorado
Jan
27°16Feb
27°18Mar
28°14Apr
28°21May
30°19Jun
31°16Jul
30°18Aug
30°19Sep
30°19Oct
30°20Nov
29°18Dec
28°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Dorado
Playa de los Cabes
3.4 km away
Playa de Levittown
4.4 km away
Escambrón Beach
6.9 km away
Balneario Condado
7.6 km away
Condado Beach
8 km away
Ocean Park Beach
10.1 km away
Playa del Dorado
11.4 km away
El Alambique Beach
13.9 km away
Things to do in Dorado
San Juan National Historic Site
historic site
3.1 km
Castillo San Felipe del Morro
historic site
3.1 km
Castillo San Cristóbal
national park
4.5 km
Pablo Casals Museum
museum
3.8 km
Cuartel de Ballajá
historic site
3.6 km
Paseo La Princesa
arts and entertainment
4.1 km
Museo de las Americas
museum
3.6 km
Parroquia San Francisco de Asis
religious organization
4.3 km
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