Puerto Plata Trip Overview
Explore the history and culture of Puerto Plata with a guided excursion in the city’s downtown area
Visit the island’s most famous rum factory, and watch how this beverage is made
Marvel at the astonishing collection of Amber and Larimar national stone of Dominicana Republic
Take in sweeping views of the ocean and step back in time at the San Felipe fortress
Ride a cable car toward the Isabel de Torres Mountain and be 2,600 feet above Puerto Plata
See how chocolate is made at one of the island’s chocolate factories
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Puerto Plata, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Puerto Plata Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata Province, Caribbean
Explore the history and culture of Puerto Plata with a guided excursion in the city’s downtown area
Visit the island’s most famous rum factory, and watch how this beverage is made
Marvel at the astonishing collection of Amber and Larimar national stone of Dominicana Republic
Take in sweeping views of the ocean and step back in time at the San Felipe fortress
Ride a cable car toward the Isabel de Torres Mountain and be 2,600 feet above Puerto Plata
See how chocolate is made at one of the island’s chocolate factories
Itinerary
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Stop At: Macorix House of Rum, Calle Avenida Francisco Alberto Caamano, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic
Learn the history of rum making on the island. Sample 8 different varieties of rum. You will also be able to stop for a few minutes at the on-site store. The store also has a bar that sells rum drinks.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Umbrella Street, Calle San Felipe, Puerto Plata 57101 Dominican Republic
This is an Amazing Street located in Puerto Plata. Just for a walk or drink coffee. 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, have a chocolate museum, a museum tobacco. This is a quick stop for some fun photos.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Catedral San Felipe, Calle Jose Del Carmen Ariza, Puerto Plata 57101 Dominican Republic
The Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle in Puerto Plata (Spanish: Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol) Also known as Puerto Plata Cathedral, and as St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral is a cathedral of the Catholic Church that is located in Calle José del Carmen Ariza 36 of the city of Puerto Plata part of the province of the same name to the north of the island of Hispaniola and the Caribbean country of the Dominican Republic. You will be able to see this beautiful catedral, and take pictures.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dominican Amber Museum, Duarte St 61 Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic
The Dominican Amber Museum is one of the most visited places in Puerto Plata. Inside, it hosts one of the biggest resin exhibitions in the Dominican Republic. The country has the most important amber deposits in the world; moreover, blue, green or warm honey colours are unique from this area due to its volcanic activity.
Here, you can discover the history of this vegetal-origin precious stone. One of the most important stones of this museum is a 40cm lizard conserved inside a piece of amber. This resin can hold prehistoric fossils of plants and little animals on its inside due to its sticky nature, that turns this stone in subject of study. It is said that Steven Spielberg was inspired by this museum when he was working on his famous film Jurassic Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paseo de Dona Blanca, Calle Beller No. 30, Puerto Plata 57091 Dominican Republic
Paseo Doña Blanca: Una travesía pintada de rosado con toques victorianos caracteriza esta hermosa calle en Puerto Plata.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Fortaleza San Felipe, Calle Avenida General Gregorio Luperon, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic
DescriptionFortaleza San Felipe is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. Is also known as El Morro de San Felipe and was used to protect the City of Puerto Plata from pirates and corsairs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: The Cable Car Puerto Plata, C. del Teleférico, Puerto Plata 57000, Dominican Republic
The Cable Car Puerto Plata is closed because the government is giving maintenaince that will be available soon, by December.
Stop At: cosita rica beach, 57000, Dominican Republic
Low-key beach close to cafes & bars, known for its wide sandy expanse & surfable waves.
Duration: 30 minutes
