Things To Do
Fortaleza de San Felipe
A 16th-century fortification located at the entrance of the Puerto Plata harbor. The fort was built to defend the city against pirate attacks and was later used as a prison. Today, it serves as a museum and a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the fort's many rooms and corridors, which are filled with exhibits detailing the fort's history.
The Amber Museum
The Amber Museum is located in a beautiful Victorian-style mansion that was built in the early 20th century. The museum houses a collection of amber artifacts, including jewelry, sculptures, and fossils. Visitors can also learn about the history of amber mining in the Dominican Republic and the science behind the gemstone.
La Isabela
Step into history at this small, intimate beach where the ruins mark the site of the first European settlement in the Americas. Visitors can wander through the historical park, explore the remains of Columbus’s settlement, and learn about both the explorers and the native Taino population in the museum. Admission is required, and many travelers mention the chance to have a free guide. The enchanting ocean views, quiet beach, and occasional fan coral on the shore create a relaxed vibe that history lovers and beachgoers both appreciate.
The Casa de la Cultura
A beautiful 19th-century building that has been restored and turned into a cultural center. Visitors can explore the building's many rooms and galleries, which house exhibits on the history and culture of Puerto Plata. The center also hosts regular cultural events, including music and dance performances.
Isabel de Torres- Teleferico/Cable Car
The Cable Car Puerto Plata is located on the Mountain "Isabel de Torres", south of the beautiful city of Puerto Plata. At the top of the mountain, above a fortress is the statue of "Christ the Redeemer" with open arms gives the welcome to visitors. During the visit you will enjoy wonderful views of the ocean and city, as well as beautiful gardens, since the mountain has been declared a Scientific Reserve for the wide variety of animal and plant species that are found in it. And if you keep your eyes peeled, you can discover hidden caves that lead to springs and streams that flow into the mountain! While in Puerto Plata, do not miss the cable car, with its exotic natural beauty and extensive National Park.
Playa Dorada
The most popular beach in Puerto Plata is located on the Dominican Republic's famous Amber Coast.
Umbrella Street
Umbrella Street It is a street with a lot of tourist attraction, such as umbrellas, a coffee bar with chairs outside so that visitors can enjoy the whole place, so that they can take pictures to remember, we have a chocolate museum, a museum tobacco.
