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Puerto Plata Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

provincial capital of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

About Puerto Plata

The province of Puerto Plata not only beaches, natural monuments, water sports, treasures tourist attractions for all tastes, areas but it is also an important part of the adventure, maritime parks and historical island’s history. The first European visitor was Christopher January 12, 1493, on his first trip, and Monte de la Plata, because its top was, and remains, crowned with clouds that make it appear with that silver color. Hence the Columbus, who arrived at its shores on called the current Loma Isabel de Torres as name of Puerto Plata. The main municipality of San Felipe is located between Loma Isabel de Torres and the Atlantic Ocean, and its economy, although very dependent on tourism, also shows industrial growth and historical cultural spaces.Walk around the puerto plata city-Trave

Top Attractions in Puerto Plata

Explore the best things to see and do in Puerto Plata:

  • Catamaran tour
  • Charcos de Damajagua
  • Cristo Redentor
  • Fort San Felipe
  • Live Music
  • Private RIU beach
  • Puerto Plata public beach
  • Water sports and excursions

Where to Eat in Puerto Plata

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Casa de Queso
  • 🍴Entre Amigos
  • 🍴La Pescada

Where to Stay in Puerto Plata

  • 🏨Anguins International
  • 🏨Gran Ventana Beach Resort
  • 🏨RIU Bachata, RIU Merengue, RIU Mambo
  • 🏨Tubagua Plantation Eco Village
  • 🏨Victoria Golf & Beach Resort

Puerto Plata Travel Guide Sections

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