Concurso Nacional de Belleza 1987 was held on December 10, 1986. There were 28 candidates who competed for the national crown. The winner represented the Dominican Republic at Miss Universe 1987. The Señorita República Dominicana Mundo entered Miss World 1987. The Señorita República Dominicana Café entered Reinado Internacional del Café 1987. Only the 19 delegates participated representing the National District and provinces. The pageant was held for the first time in Santiago de los Caballeros at the Centro Español. The top 10 they showed their evening gowns and answered questions to go to the top 5. In the top 5 they answered more questions.
