DORADO

Called Ciudad Ejemplar, Dorado was founded in 1842 by Jacinto López Martínez.

Attractions & Sights

Museo de Arte e Historia de Dorado
787-796-5740, 787-796-6001, 787-796-9031FX
Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm. Sat 9am-3:30pm.
Three exhibition halls with art, archeological artifacts
 and a presentation on the history of Dorado.
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Museo Marcos J. Alegría

787-796-1433, 787-796-5740, 787-796-9031FX
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-4pm.
A free museum exhibiting paintings of well-known local artists.
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Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
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Plaza de Recreo de Dorado
787-796-5740, 787-796-6001, 787-796-9031FX
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Santuario del Cristo de la Reconciliación
787-278-0581, 787-278-1154, 787-278-4759FX
Wed-Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-8:30pm.
Inside the church is the world's largest indoor
 image of Jesus Christ. Sat. mass at 12:15pm.
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Beaches

Balneario de Dorado (Sardinera)
787-796-2830, 787-622-5229, 787-796-9031FX
Daily 8:30am-5pm.
Located right in town. Great beach.
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Events

Carnaval del Plata
02/01/2003 - 02/02/2003
787-796-5740, 787-796-6001, 787-796-9031FX
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Copa Dorado Mininquilan
04/20/2003 - 04/20/2003
787-796-5740, 787-796-6001, 787-796-9031FX
Major Paso Fino event.
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Festival de la Cocolía
08/03/2003 - 08/03/2003
787-796-5740
Land Crab Festival.
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Golf

Honda Classic
05/30/2003 - 06/01/2003
www.bellainternational.com
787-620-7010, 787-783-5265FX, 787-620-7030FX
Amateur invitational with golfers
playing a different course every day.
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Patron Saint Festival
06/12/2003 - 06/15/2003
787-796-5740, 787-796-6001, 787-796-9031FX
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PRGA Jr. Island Amateur Golf Champ. & Coqui Cup
06/10/2003 - 06/12/2003
787-721-7742, 787-723-5760FX
The best junior players compete for the chance to represent
Puerto Rico at different international events. The winner of the junior's
 open division will be awarded the Coqui Cup.
 Contact the golf association for details.
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PRGA National 4 - Ball Championship
11/01/2003 - 11/02/2003
www.prga.org
787-721-7742, 787-723-5760FX
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PRGA Senior, Super Senior and Mid Amateur Golf Champ.
04/25/2003 - 04/27/2003
787-721-7742, 787-723-5760FX
Puerto Rico's best mid-amateur, senior and super-senior players
 compete for the Island Champion title in their respective divisions,
 and also the right to represent Puerto Rico
 in different international golf events.
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The 35th PRGA Heineken Classic
04/04/2003 - 04/06/2003
www.prga.org
787-721-7742, 787-723-5760FX
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
The Puerto Rico Golf Association premier sporting event. 200 local
and visiting players. It is the funding source for all PRGA
programs and annual events. This year golfers Larry Borges and
 Seth Bull will be inducted into the Puerto Rico Golf
 Association Hall of Fame during the Classic's Grand Gala.
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Dorado del Mar Golf Course
787-796-3070, 787-796-3060FX
Daily 6am-6pm.
Chi Chi Rodriguez design opened in 1998. A host of the Honda Classic.
 Water on 12 holes and numerous bunkers. The 10th hole runs along
 the cliffs overlooking the water. The driving range is
open Fri-Sat to 10pm, Sun & Thu to 9pm. Yards:6940.
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Hyatt Dorado East Course
www.hyatt.com
787-796-8961, 787-796-1234 ext. 3713, 787-278-1948FX
Daily 7am-5:30pm.
Robert Trent Jones design opened in 1958.
 One of the top RTJ courses. Yards:7000.
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Hyatt Dorado West Course
www.hyatt.com
787-796-8961, 787-796-1234 ext. 3713, 787-278-1948FX
Daily 7am-5:30pm.
Robert Trent Jones design opened in 1960.
One of the top RTJ courses. Yards:6858.
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Hyatt North Course
787-796-8915, 787-796-1234 ext. 3213, 787-796-5562FX
Daily 7am-5:30pm.
Robert Trent Jones design opened in 1970.
One of the top RTJ courses. Yards:7130.
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Hyatt South Course
787-796-8915, 787-796-1234 ext. 3213, 787-796-5562FX
Daily 7am-5:30pm.
Robert Trent Jones design opened in 1970.
One of the top RTJ courses. Yards:7130.
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Horseback Riding

Total Tourism Group
www.homestead.com/horserides/index.html
787-649-8374, 787-649-8361, 787-720-7575FX
Daily 10am-5pm.
Horseback riding, kayaking and biking.
Horseback rides of 1-2 hours, max of 40 guests.
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Information
Dorado Mayor's Office
787-796-1230, 787-796-3660FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Dorado Tourism Information
787-796-5740, 787-796-6001, 787-796-9031FX
Mon-Sat 8am-3:30pm.
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Restaurant

El Ladrillo
www.elladrillorestaurant.com
787-796-2120, 787-796-7742FX
Tue-Thu & Sun noon-10pm, Fri noon-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm.
Cusine: Puerto Rican, Seafood, Steak, Continental, International.
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Car Rentals
Avis
www.avis.com
(main office San Juan Metro)
787-796-7243, 787-796-1234
Daily 8am-5pm.
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Payless Car Rental
www.paylesscarrental.com
(main office Ponce)
787-796-4244, 787-278-0287FX
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm.
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Taxis
Dorado Taxi
787-796-3806, 787-376-7384CL
Daily 8am-5pm.
We will go that extra mile to please.
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Trolley
Dorado Trolley
787-796-5740, 787-796-6001, 787-796-9031FX
Mon-Fri.
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