Things to do in Puerto Plata
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Adventure & outdoor
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ATV Adventure
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Puerto Plata City Tours
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Day trip at Ocean World for Dominican Residents
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Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
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Triple Adventure: Horseback Riding, Waterfalls & Zip Lines
What to do in Puerto Plata
Popular places to visit
Playa Dorada
One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
Malecón De Puerto Plata
Stroll alongside the Caribbean Sea, join in games of volleyball in parks and enjoy the music, bars and crowds that bring this boardwalk to life at night.
Puerto Plata Cable Car
Ascend up to the cloud-level summit of the Isabel de Torres mountain for spectacular bird’s-eye views of Puerto Plata and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.
Fort San Felipe
Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Puerto Plata?
Playa Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Puerto Plata?
Pico Isabel de Torres
Ride the cable car up to the summit of this mountain to wander through a pleasant botanical garden and enjoy fantastic panoramas over the city.
Isabel De Torres National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Isabel De Torres National Park, a lovely green space in Puerto Plata. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
Cofresi Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Cofresi Beach during your travels in Puerto Plata? Discover the lively bars and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
Areas of Puerto Plata
Playa Dorada
If you're spending some time in Playa Dorada, Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Costambar
If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing.
Costa Dorada
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Costa Dorada and surrounding area, you can visit Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.
Centro Histórico
If you're spending some time in Centro Histórico, St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral and Independence Park are top sights worth seeing.
Los Maestros
Los Maestros might not have many top sights, but Malecón De Puerto Plata and Puerto Plata Cable Car are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Residencial El Doral
While Residencial El Doral might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.
