Sosúa is about 7 km from Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), 10 to 15 minutes by car: the airport sits practically on the edge of town. It is a bay with a sheltered beach, shore diving and a center of bars and restaurants in El Batey.
It is one of the shortest transfers in the country. Santiago (STI) is the alternative if it has a better flight, about 80 to 110 minutes away.
Nearby airports
| Airports | Distance | Drive time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POP · Puerto Plata Airport | 7 km | 10 to 15 min | Very close, west of town on the coast road. |
| STI · Santiago Airport | 95 km | 1 h 20 min to 1 h 50 min | More flights from the US, but an hour and a half over the mountains. |
Which airport to fly into
Fly into Puerto Plata (POP). From the airport to El Batey or Sosúa beach is about 10 to 15 minutes on the coast road, with no tolls. Playa Alicia and the hotels on the Los Charamicos side are about the same.
Santiago (STI) has more frequencies from New York, Miami and other US cities. The drive is about 80 to 110 minutes on the mountain road to Puerto Plata and then east along the coast. Weigh the flight savings against the cost of a long transfer.
Transfer routes to Sosúa
Areas and transfer times
El Batey, between Sosúa beach and the main road, is the most practical area: 10 to 15 minutes from POP and everything walkable. Playa Alicia, east of the center, has small seafront hotels at the same distance. Los Charamicos, on the west side of the bay, is a little closer to the airport and more residential.
Between Sosúa and Cabarete, around Sea Horse Ranch and the road east, there are villas and condos about 15 to 20 minutes from POP, where you need a car or taxi for everything.
Hotels in Sosúa
Pick your hotel to get a transfer quote from the airport.
Sosúa
- Casa Marina Beach & Reef
- Sosua Bay Resort
- Piergiorgio Palace Hotel
- Casa Valeria Boutique Hotel
- Hotel Croma Sosua Beach
Costa Norte
Getting around
El Batey, central Sosúa, is walkable: the beach, Calle Pedro Clisante with its bars and restaurants, and most hotels are a few blocks apart. Los Charamicos, across the bay, is the more local neighborhood.
Uber coverage in Sosúa is less reliable than in Puerto Plata; sometimes cars come over from the city. Taxis at the town stand charge fixed fares, and carros públicos and guaguas pass frequently along the coast road to Puerto Plata and Cabarete during the day. Motoconchos are the fastest local option; for night trips, take a taxi.
Tips
- With such a short transfer, a taxi from the airport line is usually enough; confirm the price first.
- For Cabarete at night, take a taxi; guaguas thin out after dark.
- If you rent a villa outside the center, a rental car saves a lot of taxi fares.
- Carry pesos for guaguas and motoconchos.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sosúa from Puerto Plata Airport?
About 7 km, 10 to 15 minutes by car.
Is there Uber in Sosúa?
Sometimes, with cars coming from Puerto Plata, but it is not reliable. Town taxis and coastal guaguas are the dependable options.
Can you take a guagua from Sosúa to Cabarete?
Yes. They pass frequently along the coast road during the day and the ride is about 20 minutes.