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AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
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7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
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Puerto Plata: City Highlights Tour with Mount Isabel & Lunch
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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 Costambar
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Costambar during your trip to Costambar?
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.
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Costambar?
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.
Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic
Embassy of the United States Dominican Republic is just one of the places to see in Puerto Plata, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Costambar
If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing.
Centro Histórico
If you're spending some time in Centro Histórico, St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral and Independence Park are top sights worth seeing.
Residencial Praderas de Marapica
When in Residencial Praderas de Marapica, you can plan a visit to Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
