What to do in Puerto Plata

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

Puerto Plata City Tour: Umbrella Street

Puerto Plata City Tour: Umbrella Street

NZ$75
per adult
Puerto Plata City Tour: Umbrella Street
Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove

NZ$110
per adult
Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure for Taino Bay and Amber Cove
ATV Adventure

ATV Adventure

NZ$100
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
ATV Adventure
Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure from Puerto Plata

Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure from Puerto Plata

NZ$125
per adult
Damajagua Waterfalls Adventure from Puerto Plata
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR

7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)

NZ$100
per adult
7 Waterfalls Tour With Lunch in DR (Taino Bay & Amber Cove)
ATV Tour in Puerto Plata

ATV Tour in Puerto Plata

NZ$134
per traveller
ATV Tour in Puerto Plata
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

NZ$100
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food
7 Waterfalls Puerto Plata

7 Waterfalls city tours Puerto Plata Amber cove & Taino bay port

NZ$98
per adult
7 Waterfalls city tours Puerto Plata Amber cove & Taino bay port
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay

NZ$132
per adult
Damajagua Waterfalls Adrenalin Adventure Amber Cove-Taino Bay
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What to do in Puerto Plata

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Playa Dorada

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One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
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Find the best Puerto Plata areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Playa Dorada

While visiting Playa Dorada, you might make a stop by sights like Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

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Costambar

If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing.

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Costa Dorada

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Costa Dorada and surrounding area, you can visit Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

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ProCab

While ProCab isn't home to many top sights, Cabarete Beach and Kite Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Centro Histórico

While visiting Centro Histórico, you might make a stop by sights like Independence Park and Museum of Taino Art.

 

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Day trip destinations from Puerto Plata

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Cabarete

A beach with turquoise water, a boat, and palm trees.

Gaspar Hernandez

A thatched-roof hut by a turquoise lake with a stone wall and greenery.

Luperon

A coastal park with a walking path, a statue, and a stone wall overlooking the sea.

La Mulata

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La Isabela

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and kites flying.

Los Cerros