Puerto Plata is an alluring town on the Atlantic north coast of the Dominican Republic that is widely known for its pristine white sand beaches, beachfront resorts, golf courses, historical landmarks, and ecotourism attractions. It is the destination for you if you do not want the larger crowds of Punta Cana, but still, want to experience the best of what the Dominican Republic has to offer. Puerto Plata has all the attractions, activities and accommodation options to allow for an amazing experience without breaking the bank. We will highlight some of the best options available to visitors to beautiful Puerto Plata.
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Puerto Plata is home to some of the best beaches in the Dominican Republic. The beaches here is one of the main selling points. The best beaches to visit are; Playa Cabarete, Playa Dorada, Long Beach, Kite Beach, Playa Sosua, Playa Encuentro, and Playa Confresi. You can enjoy a wide array of watersports activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving and kayaking on these beaches or relax and enjoy the sound of the crashing waves while sipping on your beverage of choice!
Puerto Plata is home to some verdant landscapes and natural adventures that are available for the discerning traveler to enjoy. If you are seeking a relaxing and laidback retreat to unwind for a little or you want actively enjoy Puerto Plata’s natural treasure, there is something here for you. One of the things that you should not miss when visiting Puerto Plata is the 27 Falls tour in nearby Damajagua; this tour involves climbing to the top of 27 waterfalls and then either slide, swim or jump your way down. This is an adventure of a lifetime that you will enjoy from start to finish! Puerto Plata also offers horseback riding tours, Jeep Safaris and ecological beautiful National Parks such as the Isabel de Torres National Park and the El Choco National Park.
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Puerto Plata is a town with rich cultural heritage and also significant landmarks that show what the area was like in the past. If you want to immerse yourself in the culture of the town, there are many opportunities available for you to do so. You can learn the interesting art of merengue dancing and drumming with a private instructor; you can do a guided walking tour of the town where you will be taken to all the cultural attractions of note. Landmarks such as the Amber Museum of Puerto Plata, Fort San Felipe, Amber Gallery and Macorix House of Rum are some of the focal points of Puerto Plata’s history that you will be delighted to explore.
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When going on a vacation, it is always good to know that the resort that you will be staying at will cover all your meals and drinks including alcoholic beverages and all the amenities that you need for your total comfort while on your vacation. Destination Puerto Plata offers several of these all-inclusive resorts that will take care of your every need while you relax on one of the pristine white sand beaches in the area with no worries in the world. This is how vacations were meant to be! Some of the best all-inclusive resorts in Puerto Plata are; Iberostar Costa Dorada, The Gran Bahia Principe San Juan, Riu Bachata, Cofresi Palm Beach and Spa Resort and Riu Merengue.
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