Save up to $800 at all inclusive Puerto Plata resorts
Save up to $800 at all inclusive Puerto Plata resorts
Fast facts
- Home to some of the best kitesurfing in the world
- Ride up teleferico for amazing mountain views
- Admire stunning 19th-century Victorian houses and military fortresses
From lush mountaintops to stunning beaches, Puerto Plata offers travellers a truly fulfilling tropical getaway. The city exudes an old fashioned, yet elegant vibe with its collection of well-preserved 19th-century Victorian homes and buildings. A highlight of any city tour is the cable car ride on the Teleferico up Mount Isabel de Torres that boasts a Statue of the Redeemer akin to that of Rio de Janeiro. The views from the top are breathtaking. On a clear day you can also take a stroll in the city's botanical gardens. History buffs will appreciate visiting Fort San Felipe, an historic Spanish fortress and the oldest building in Puerto Plata that now serves as a museum showcasing the area’s past. For nature lovers, Puerto Plata offers numerous tranquil sandy beaches including peaceful lagoons and coves with stunning views of mountaintops in the distance. Along the coast you'll find Cabarete, a world centre for kite surfing perfect for active travellers.
You will visit the following 2 places:
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a sovereign state on the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Caribbean region. Though known for its wonderful beaches, all-inclusive resorts and golfing, it has a varied terrain comprising rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain. For the adventure tourist this Caribbean country offers a diverse countryside comprising tropical rainforests, arid desert expanses, alpine ranges and steamy mangrove swamps. It's a playground for trekkers, mountain bike enthusiasts and water-sport junkies!
Puerto Plata
San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Puerto de Plata, often referred to as simply Puerto Plata, is the ninth-largest city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the province of Puerto Plata. The city serves as one of the most important trading ports in the country. Puerto Plata is famous for resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, located east of San Felipe de Puerto Plata. There are a total of 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The only aerial tramway in the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata, in which visitors can ride up to the Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793 meter high mountain within the city. The amber museum, is also a well-known attraction in this city. La Isabela, a settlement built by Christopher Columbus, is located near Puerto Plata.
