Things to do in Puerto Plata
Activities, attractions and tours
Visit Puerto Plata





Explore thousands of activities with free cancellation and no added fees.
Design your experience with airport transfers, excursions, day tours & more.
Get an insider's look in what to book before you travel.
Most popular experiences in Puerto Plata
Tours & day trips
See all 297 activities
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
Adventure & outdoor
See all 117 activities
ATV Adventure
Private & custom tours
See all 70 activities
7 Waterfalls in Puerto Plata + a Delicious Local lunch.
Water activities
See all 32 activities
Paradise Island VIP - Yacht Cruise to Cayo Arena with Lunch
Shopping & fashion
See all 7 activities
Puerto Plata: Highlights and Dominican Tasting
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.

Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station
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.

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.

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.
Ocean World Adventure Park
From swimming with sharks or dolphins to watching a lively dance performance, you’ll find exciting activities all day at this popular attraction.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #000000; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}
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 Long Beach.

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.

Ensanche Miramar
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ensanche Miramar and surrounding area, you can visit Fort San Felipe and Puerto Plata Cable Car Base Station.

El Pueblito
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Pueblito and surrounding area, you can visit Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.