Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata

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DAZZLING PUERTO PLATA

Puerto Plata, on the Dominican Republic’s north Atlantic coast, welcomes you with epic ocean vistas, towering mountains, verdant valleys, rushing rivers and of course, brilliant beaches. The region’s fertile soil grows cacao and coffee, and amber is mined from its caves. Welcome to the Port of Silver.

Destination facts

Language
Spanish
Currency
Dominican pesos
Distance
4 hrs from Toronto, 4.5 hrs from Montreal
Good to know
Sancocho is the country's national soup! Enjoy a mix of varied meats, plantain and vegetables
Best for
Golf, water sports & nightlife

TAKE THE TELEFÉRICO

Hop aboard the only aerial tramway in the Caribbean to the top of Mount Isabel del Torres. Enjoy panoramic views and stroll through the botanical gardens overlooking the city.

YO HO HO AND A BOTTLE OF RUM

Take your pick of rum factories and embark on a tour. Macorix House of Rum and Brugal Rum (established 1888) offer educational tours and tastings at their facilities. Bottoms up!

WORLD-CLASS AMBER

Discover some of the clearest amber in the world at the Amber Museum. Examine resin over a million years old and browse the world’s largest collection of the semi-precious gem.

EL CHOCO NATIONAL PARK

Wander the 78 square-kilometre paradise of El Choco National Park. Hike through forests of coffee and cacao trees, mountain bike down lush slopes and swim in freshwater lagoons.

Explore resorts in Puerto Plata

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Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata
4,5 stars
Family
Play
LGBTQ2+
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Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada
4,5 stars
Family
Spa
ECOLABEL
LGBTQ2+
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Senator Puerto Plata Spa Resort
Senator Puerto Plata Spa Resort
4,5 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
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BlueBay Villas Doradas
BlueBay Villas Doradas
4 stars
Adults-Only
LGBTQ2+
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VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort
4 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
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Viva Heavens by Wyndham
Viva Heavens by Wyndham
4 stars
Family
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Viva Tangerine by Wyndham
Viva Tangerine by Wyndham
4 stars
Family
ECOLABEL
Play
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Playabachata Spa Resort
Playabachata Spa Resort
3,5 stars
Family
LGBTQ2+
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