10 Best Things to Do in Puerto Plata

📅 julio 22, 2026 🏷️ Travel Guides

Puerto Plata, on the north coast, blends history, mountains and beaches with a rich amber and rum heritage. Here are the 10 best things to do in Puerto Plata.

10 Things to Do in Puerto Plata

  1. Ride the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres. Take the only cable car in the Caribbean for panoramic views and lush botanical gardens.
  2. Splash through the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua. Jump and slide down a series of natural pools and waterfalls, a top adventure.
  3. Explore the historic Victorian center. Admire the colorful gingerbread houses and the central park.
  4. Visit Fort San Felipe. Discover the 16th-century fortress guarding the bay.
  5. Learn at the Amber Museum. See the largest amber deposits in the world and rare fossil inclusions.
  6. Relax on Playa Dorada and Cofresí. Enjoy golden sands and resort beaches on the north coast.
  7. Have fun at Ocean World Adventure Park. Swim with dolphins and sea lions at this popular marine park.
  8. Taste rum at the Brugal distillery. Tour the famous Dominican rum distillery and enjoy a tasting.
  9. Surf or paddleboard in Cabarete. Head to nearby Cabarete, the water-sports capital of the Caribbean.
  10. Get around with a private transfer. Explore the whole north coast comfortably with a Paraisord private driver.

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