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Puerto Plata Historic Town & Countryside - Amber Cove & Taino Bay

By Puerto Plata Adventures
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 4,515 and current price is P 3,611 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Join us for a day of active sightseeing in Puerto Plata’s historic center before heading to the Dominican Countryside. Brilliantly colorful Umbrella and Pink Streets provide an array of sights, sounds and photo opportunities while the historic center, Parque Independencia is reflective of the Dominican Republic's Restoration era featuring Gregorio Luperon a central figure in the Dominican Republic's fight for independence. You will visit the cathedral and drive along the Malecon with a brief photo stop of Neptune's Statue located on an islet just off the coast. You will have a brief facilities stop at a resort area before heading to a more mountainous region passing colorful, typical houses. You will stop at a local fruit stand as well as visit a colomado which is like an old-time, corner store. Then, after visiting a mountain lodge for a sample of Dominican coffee and sweeping valley views, you will return to Playa Dorada for a stroll along the beach boardwalk and a fresh rum punch.

Activity location

  • Umbrella Street
    • Calle San Felipe
    • 57101, Puerto Plata, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Umbrella Street
    • Calle San Felipe
    • 57101, Puerto Plata, Caribbean

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Puerto Plata Historic Town & Countryside - Amber Cove & Taino Bay in English
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 15 minutes4h 15m
    4h 15m
  • Opening hours: Mon 0:00-23:30
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 4,514.06
P 3,611.25 x 1 AdultP 3,611.25

Total
The previous price was P 4,514.06 and current price is P 3,611.25
20% off
Until Sun, Aug 31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFreshly brewed, Dominican coffee at Tubagua area
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedOur signature rum punch served throughout
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedFresh Fruit
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities if desired

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Cannot accommodate wheelchairs
  • Cannot accommodate walkers

Activity itinerary

Umbrella Street
  • 25m
You will experience the sights and sounds of Puerto Plata's Umbrella Street while enjoying many photo opportunities. You can step into a shop, enjoy a cup of Dominican grown, organic coffee, watch as our famous Dominican cigars are rolled or simply stroll this colorful street.
Fortaleza San Felipe
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Once at Fort San Felipe, your host will provide you information regarding Puerto Plata's colonial era and pirate-past. You will also learn of Queen Victoria's special relationship with Puerto Plata before having a bit of time to explore the grounds and take photos.
Parque Central Independencia
  • 20m
Once at Puerto Plata's historic center - Parque Independencia or "Central Park" - you will discover Victorian architecture and learn of the Dominican Republic's Restoration Period and Gregorio Luperon, a central figure in the Dominican Republic's fight for independence. You will visit the Cathedral as well as have a small amount of free-time for photos or to visit a shop in the immediate area.
Malecon Puerto Plata
  • 5m
After leaving Puerto Plata's historic center, you will drive along the Atlantic boardwalk called the, Malecon. Your host will tell the humorous story of Neptune's Statue set on an islet just off the coast and you will have time for photos before continuing along the Malecon.
Golden Beach (Playa Dorada)
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
After making your way through a bustling area of Puerto Plata, you will make a brief facilities stop at Playa Dorada as well as refresh your cup of complimentary rum punch before continuing on to the Dominican countryside.
Tubagua
  • 1h 25m
Upon leaving Playa Dorada, you will make your way into the Dominican countryside glimpsing a way of life reflective of a bygone era. Your host will provide you fascinating information regarding life in the countryside as you pass by colorful, typical houses and small colmados. You will make photo stops as well as stop at a local colmado which is like an old-fashion, corner store which also plays a central role within each small community acting as the local canteen and social gathering place including intense Dominos tournaments. With pesos provided by your host, you will experience making a small purchase at a colmado. Continuing up the mountain road, your next stop will be an area with an incredible valley view.
Golden Beach (Playa Dorada)
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
After making the scenic mountain and countryside drive return, you will have a brief amount of time at Playa Dorada to refresh your rum punch, take a stroll along the beach boardwalk or use the facilities. You will then make the return to your port.
Paseo de Dona Blanca
  • 10m
Paseo de Dona Blanca, also known as "Pink Street", is in honor of Doña Blanca Rainieri a woman who was greatly committed to her family and her community. This colorful alley way of façades represents the famous Victorian houses of Puerto Plata and is one of the most visited and photographed areas.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESUmbrella Street
    • Calle San Felipe
    • 57101, Puerto Plata, Caribbean

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEUmbrella Street
    • Calle San Felipe
    • 57101, Puerto Plata, Caribbean

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