Plan your trip to Puerto Plata

Choose your trip length, interests, and pace to build a flexible Puerto Plata itinerary. Add other destinations, compare experiences, and reserve time for travel between stops.

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When to consider visiting

December–March

Seasonal guidance is a starting point; check weather and dates for your chosen experiences.

Choosing a base

Playa Dorada: Resort area with many hotels, easy beach access and tourist services. Costa Dorada: Quieter beachfront resorts east of the city, good for relaxed stays. Puerto Plata Centro: Historic center close to the malecón, fort and local restaurants.

Experiences to explore

Browse these experiences as a starting point. The planner considers your interests, pace, and published schedules when building your days.

Monkeyland Puerto Plata

A must do for any nature lover, get the unique chance to see a family of squirrel monkeys eating right from a fruit bowl in your hands.…

Approx. 270 minutesView on Viator →

Puerto Plata City Tours

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 …

Approx. 240 minutesView on Viator →

7 waterfalls+typical food

You should do this tour if you love adventure. Puerto Plata with its charms invites you to experience the 27 waterfalls of Damajagua (27 Charcos), discovered just a few years ago a…

Approx. 240 minutesView on Viator →

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

Welcome to Damajaguas, the most Spectacular series of Water Falls and Canyons at Puerto Plata. 7 Water Falls is for all the Family. After a Moderate 25 minutes hike-Walk through an…

Approx. 300 minutesView on Viator →

Puerto Plata Highlights City Tours from amber cove and Taino bay

We will visit the Ambar Museum an excellent example of Victorian architecture that houses a unique collection of valuable Dominican amber samples experts say that this amber is kno…

Approx. 240 minutesView on Viator →

Private Transfer from or to Puerto Plata Airport

Our service is safe and reliable, responsible and punctual drivers who will be at the pick-up point at the agreed time, comfortable, clean and well-maintained vehicles to provide y…

Approx. 45 minutesView on Viator →

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