Living in Dorado makes your dream vacation a reality every day of the year. There’s always something to do and so many ways to relax and enjoy nature. There are plenty of things to do on and off the beach, including incredible restaurants, live music, art and cultural events, and more.
If you’re thinking of moving to the Dorado area, you might be wondering about all the details of this area. Our guide will walk you through the most important things to know when moving to Dorado.
Neighborhoods
Dorado has several great neighborhoods to choose from, many located within Dorado Beach Resort & Club. These neighborhoods are in a private, gated community just a golf cart ride away from all the amenities of the Resort including various beautiful beaches, stunning golf courses, clubhouse, aquatic park, fitness center and luxurious homes that are updated with all the latest amenities.
There is a great selection of resort-style living at the Ritz Carlton in Dorado Beach. Residents here have access to all the incredible amenities of the Ritz Carlton, including sunbeds on a private section of the beach, a beautiful pool complex, a stunning spa, and 24/7 service.
Weather
The weather in Dorado is perfect. Year-round, the temperatures range from 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, making Dorado warm and comfortable. Snowbirds will love escaping winter to this warm, sunny paradise. Puerto Rico is an island in the Caribbean filled with tropical rainforest biomes. As a result, the island does get ample rain. The rainy season is from April to November, but often rain showers are short, and at least part of the day is filled with sunny skies. The warm, humid air feels refreshing against the cool waters of the Caribbean. The rain feeds the ecosystem here and creates stunning waterfalls in El Yunque National Park, the island’s natural rainforest. Residents can hike to hidden waterfalls in the forest and enjoy a day of swimming in the pools below.
Restaurants
There are so many incredible restaurants in the Dorado area. The Ritz Carlton Reserve includes many high-end restaurants from critically acclaimed chefs. You can dine beachside with your toes in the sand at Positivo restaurant for refreshing tapas or sushi dinner. Enjoy top-quality steaks and seafood at Encanto Restaurant alongside the water, listening to the waves as the sun goes down. Many locally owned restaurants also offer authentic, Puerto Rican cuisine with ingredients sourced from the island.
Dorado is also just a short drive from Old San Juan, with many celebrated chefs and award-winning restaurants and bars featuring local and international cuisine.
Things to Do
Dorado is filled with exciting things to do and ways to enjoy the beautiful Caribbean weather. There are adventure sports, ways to relax on the beach or at stunning pool complexes, golf, and more.
Residents can stop by Goodwinds Water Sports Center & Surf Boutique for an adrenaline-filled afternoon. This locally owned surf shop offers kitesurfing, wing foil and surf lessons and all the gear you’ll need to get started. Their professional instructors will have you surfing the waves in no time.
The Ritz Carlton Reserve SPA Botánico is the perfect way to end a sun-filled day on the beach. The spa offers many premium services, such as hot stone massage and facials in a setting that celebrates the biodiversity and nature of the island.
Of course, one of the best ways to enjoy life in Dorado is by spending the day at the beach. There are many to choose from in the area. Some beaches offer wind sports such as kitesurfing and others are great just for lazing in the soft sand sipping a piña colada from the local restaurants and beach bars. Dorado Beach also has world-class golf courses that are part of the TPC Network since spring 2015.
Transportation
Dorado is only a 30-45-minute drive from Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport, making travel to other locales easy and simple. Most people own a car in Dorado, and parking is ample at beaches and other prominent sites. Old San Juan is a 30-45-minute drive from Dorado and a 1.5 hr drive to Fajardo, which offers beautiful beaches and bioluminescent bays. There is also El Yunque National Park, and ferries to some of the most beautiful islands in Puerto Rico are only a 1.5-hour drive away. Surfing is popular on the island's north coast and west side in Rincon.
Dorado is the perfect location to explore all the different sites on the island, as well as having many amenities and activities within the neighborhood.
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