Puerto Plata Suggested Itineraries

Written by Viator, August 2010

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Puerto Plata, or “Port of Silver” was discovered by Columbus way back in 1502, but has only recently become popular as more and more tourists have begun to discover it since the 1980s. Each year thousands of travellers descend on its shores for a taste of the all-inclusive holiday scene that Puerto Plata and neighboring Playa Dorada are famous for. Here’s a suggestion for an action packed three day itinerary in Puerto Plata.

Day 1: Land and Water Tours

Visitors have an ample choice of both water and land tours starting with the off-road Monster Truck Safari through coffee plantations and the Outback Safari through sugarcane fields to the Santiago and Jarabacoa Falls tour which includes a visit to a cigar factory. Puerto Plata also offers multiple opportunities to cruise the Atlantic Ocean, usually with a full-course meal served on board. Popular among a host of afternoon and evening cruises is the catamaran cruise to the bay of Sosua.

Day 2: Beach-Hopping and Excursions

What’s a visit to Puerto Plata without a day spent at its world class beaches? Sosua and Playa Dorada are known for their sun-kissed white sands and turquoise waters. They are also the heart of many fun-filled activities like paragliding, windsurfing, snorkeling and scuba-diving. If you’d like to discover other aspects of Puerto Plata’s history visit the Brugal Rum Factory, the Taino Art Museum, the San Felipe Fort and the Isabel de Torres Botanical Gardens.

Day 3: Puerto Plata Animal Encounters

Adults and children are equally thrilled when they interact with a variety of sea creatures at the famous Ocean World located only a few minutes away from the heart of Puerto Plata. From dolphins to sea-lions and seals to stingrays, Ocean World has it all! The Ocean World Admission Pass includes transportation, shows and even some snorkeling while the combined dolphin, shark, and stingray encounter is the uncontested favorite among visitors.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Bay of Sosua Catamaran Cruise and Snorkeling

We had a great time crew was awesome

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Ocean World Dolphin Swim

The Dolphin swim was simply amazing. It was well worth the upgrade to the Royal swim The trainers instructed us very well and it will be a day I will remember for sure. Just amazing

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Reply by Viator, April 2013
Doing what: Dominican Republic Mega Truck Safari

I had a really good time!

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