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Puerto Plata Attractions & ActivitiesSightseeing
Our Sightseeing category provides a feast for the eyes. Why? Because most all of our selections are famous places that you can view and take pictures of to show everyone back home. Landmarks, sculptures, historic homes, historic districts, cemeteries, water fountains, and statues are just a hint of the sights we've selected.
Category: Sightseeing - Puerto Plata Attractions & Activities
Address: ½ mile east of town, Puerto Plata
Folks on the Dominican Republic's north coast take great pride in locally produced Brugal rum, and most of the rum drinks you order in Puerto Plata are created with it. The distillery offers visitors a glimpse of the rich tradition of rum-making in the Caribbean and offers samples of the product as well.
Category: Sightseeing - Puerto Plata Attractions & Activities
Address: end of the Malecón, Puerto Plata
Fort San Felipe, built in the late 16th century, is one of the New World's oldest forts. Spaniards originally used it to defend against marauding pirates who swept the coasts of area islands, and in the early 20th century, it was used as a prison by dictator Trujillo. Today, tourists stand in awe of its eight-foot-thick walls and the clever...
Category: Sightseeing - Puerto Plata Attractions & Activities
Address: Puerto Plata
Ascending to the summit of Mount Isabel de Torres via cable car affords all-encompassing views of the north coast. The fort and tower there were built during Trujillo's rule, and you'll also see botanical gardens and have a chance to get away from civilization at more than 2,500 feet above sea level. Visitors can drive to the mountain's peak if...
Category: Sightseeing - Puerto Plata Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Duarte 61, Puerto Plata
The Amber Museum, located near the central park in Puerto Plata, is one of the city's most visited attractions. Amber is tree sap that has hardened over thousands or millions of years, and many gem experts believe the quality and transparency of semiprecious stones in the Dominican Republic is second to none. The museum offers guided tours in...
Category: Sightseeing - Puerto Plata Attractions & Activities
Address: Cofresi Beach area, Puerto Plata
Visitors will immediately recognize and appreciate the work that has gone into establishing this impressive park and its wildlife inhabitants. The rainforest features all the birds and rich fauna you would expect from remote areas of the world, and the park also boasts a rare white tiger. In addition, the aquarium offers a huge collection of...
