Things to do in Puerto Plata

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Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.

Amazing Paradise Island + Snorkeling-Mangrove Tour & Locale Food.

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,863 per adult
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The 27 Waterfalls of the Damajagua Puerto Plata DR

The 27 Waterfalls of the Damajagua Puerto Plata DR

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,002 per adult
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Puerto Plata City Tours

Puerto Plata City Tours

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 289 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 3,386 and current price is P 3,217 per adult
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Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Cayo Arena: Paradise Island and Mangroves Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours
4.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,002 per adult
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The UMO Signature Experience

The UMO Signature Experience

Activity duration is 45 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,539 per adult
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What to do in Puerto Plata

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Playa Dorada

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One of the Dominican Republic’s most established and beautiful tourist destinations, this beach offers all kinds of aquatic activities.
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Where to stay in Puerto Plata

Find the best Puerto Plata areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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Playa Dorada

If you're spending some time in Playa Dorada, Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

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Costa Dorada

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Costa Dorada and surrounding area, you can visit Playa Dorada and Playa Dorada Golf Course.

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Costambar

If you're spending some time in Costambar, Playa Grande and Playa Costambar are top sights worth seeing.

ProCab

While there might not be top attractions in ProCab, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cabarete Beach and Kite Beach.

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Centro Histórico

If you're spending some time in Centro Histórico, Independence Park and Museum of Taino Art are top sights worth seeing.

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Sosúa

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Puerto Plata

A coastal area with a sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and scattered boats.

Punta Rucia

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Gaspar Hernandez

A coastal park with a walking path, a statue, and a stone wall overlooking the sea.

La Mulata

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Imbert

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Montellano

A coastal landscape with wind turbines, a beach, and a mountainous backdrop.

Villa Isabela