PUERTO PLATA
Setting sail to the silver coast
With its silver fog covering the mountain tops and shining coastline by the sea, Puerto Plata earned its name as the Port of Silver. Its lush mountains and rushing waterfalls dare adventurers to explore more, while its sandy beaches and colorful cityscape lure in sightseers to slow down.
Soar up to the top of the Pico Isabel de Torres to get a bird's eye view of Puerto Plata or stroll by the Malecón at sea level. The technicolor Victorian facades, colonial homes and the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe will turn any regular Joe (or Joanna) into an architecture aficionado. On top of the sights, the Dominican Republic’s rum, cigars and cuisine keep you coming back for more (and a second serving). But, settling on a day lying on the beach is perfectly ok, too.
Air, water and rum
The three elements to a great adventure
Cable Car Mountain Ride and Lunch
See the island from new heights on a cable car ride and lunch
Waterfalls of Damajagua and Off-Road Adventure
Journey through villages, rivers and waterfalls
Island Rum Tasting Tour
Tour the Brugal Rum Factory and Macorix Rum Museum
Cable Car Mountain Ride
Soar 800 meters above sea level to reach the top of the Pico Isabel de Torres for breathtaking panoramic views of Puerto Plata. At the top, you’ll explore the ecological park before descending to the city for a brief tour followed by an authentic Dominican lunch.
Waterfalls of Damajagua
Explore the rich culture and natural beauty of the Dominican Republic on a two-seater buggy and your own two feet. Embarking on a Polaris buggy, you’ll traverse across local dirt roads and conquer roaring rivers (yes, it'll get muddy). After the hike, you’ll reach the Waterfalls of Damajagua.
Island Rum Tasting Tour
(D)rum roll please…calling all rum lovers! Spicy, sweet, and toasted — it’s the famous Caribbean rum tour of your dreams. See how Dominican rum is made at the Brugal Rum Factory and learn its history at the Macorix Rum Museum all while sipping on a collection of different rums.
Puerto Plata is home to the teleférico, the only cable car in the Caribbean
Shore Things
Paradise Island Coral Snorkeling
A speedboat will whisk you out to the small, white sand bank surrounded by crystal-clear waters and a reef in the middle of the sea. Snorkel to see vibrantly colored coral and tropical fish, or swim in the shallow waters nearby.
DISCOVER MORE SHORE THINGS
In the Dominican Republic, everything has a silver lining, especially in Puerto Plata. The port town that was once plagued by pirates now shines as a destination with rhythm, color and soul. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or beach bum, Puerto Plata has something in store for you — even if you prefer to look at bugs trapped in ancient amber (yes, seriously, visit the Amber Museum). The flavors of Dominican coffee, rum and mamajuana — the D.R.’s sweet rum and wine concoction will linger on your taste buds until you return to the lush mountain tops and snow-like powdered beaches to experience it all over again.