Puerto Plata, part of the Dominican Republic, is a major coastal city bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the north and the hill Isabel de Torres in the South and Southwest. Woods, scenic environments, stunning landscapes, and lots of beauty. This city is filled with a rich history that can be seen from its Victorian architecture, captivating museums and historical monuments, and different attractions like lovely sandy beaches, exciting adventures, and outdoor activities. Hence Puerto Plata vacation assures an unforgettable journey with such delightful elements.
Begin your Puerto Plata beach vacation by exploring some of its beautiful, serene beaches. Firstly, visit Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, one of the favorite beaches of tourists. It is the golden-sand beach where you enjoy the laid-back atmosphere with Lounge chairs and cabanas full of sunbathers that line the ocean here. You can enjoy swimming here in the warm waters or engage in different water sports.
Alternatively, take a day trip to Playa Alicia, Sosua Beach, around 15 miles from the city. It is loved for its soft stretch of khaki-colored shore, calm waters and lots of public facilities. You can engage in lots of water-based activities like SCUBA diving, swimming and snorkeling.
Besides, you can also take a day trip to Cabarete town, full of endless stretches of soft-sand beaches, where you can enjoy various activities like Surfing, windsurfing, and kite surfing. Also, make sure to visit the famous Kite beach here.
Engage in Puerto Plata adventure tours at the 27 Waterfalls (Damajagua Waterfalls), a significant natural attraction ideal for outdoor adventures in the Dominican Republic. Here you can enjoy your fun activities like jumping, sliding through the stone waterslides that were twisted by the rushing water, and swimming or you can hike to the top of a series of waterfalls and make your way downstream.
Don't miss the adventure of Mount Isabel de Torres, a glorious natural landscape where you will get to see lush forests, curious caves, and abundant wildlife. When you hike to its peak you will be happy to see the dramatic views of the cityscape and the vast Atlantic Ocean and the statue of a Christ the Redeemer, which reminds of the iconic landmark in Rio de Janeiro.
Choose for a ride to the peak through the teleferico (cable car), which is the Caribbean's only cable car, offered by the Pico Isabel de Torres, which will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
For more fun-filled adventures, travel to the Ocean World Adventure Park, one of the best places to enjoy your Puerto Plata family vacations to the fullest, where you will find pleasant marine experiences while swimming with dolphins, watching beautiful tropical fish up close, and encountering sea lions. Additionally, there is also a water park where you can have a refreshing dip in swimming pools and enjoy water slides, a tropical reef aquarium, and snorkeling adventures.
Encounter some cheerful monkeys at Monkeyland, where you try the exciting activity of Ziplining through "Monkey Jungle." This place sits at the edge of El Choco National Park near Cabarete, and this section is named Monkeyland because of the forest's lively population of squirrel monkeys. Apart from the adventure through the treetops, you can explore the Monkey Jungle with a professional naturalist while interacting and feeding the playful monkeys and learning about the ecosystem and local plants and animals.
Apart from the nature and adventures, learn about the history at a historic Fort San Felipe, where you will be introduced to visitors to the only remaining colonial structure in Puerto Plata and one of the first forts built in 1577 by Europeans in the Americas. The significance of this fort is it was constructed to guard against invading European powers such as the Dutch, the British, and the French, which later became a notorious prison for political rebels during Trujillo's dictatorship.
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