PUERTO PLATA · DESTINATION
The Amber Coast standouts.
A short, honest look at the 10 things travellers actually do when they land in Puerto Plata. Cruise-port half days, the waterfall jump, the cable car ride, the catamaran out to Cayo Arena, the surf shift at Cabarete. What each one delivers and who runs it well.
Puerto Plata in 4 hours by AC van, with rum and chocolate stops, classic streets, and fortress ocean views. Pickup included.
“More walking than we thought. Parking was in dumpy lots. Guide and driver were very caring. Everywhere we went we encountered hard sell - the jewelry store was not on the itinerary. We didn’t get to really see the cathedral - the guide saiRead more”
Puerto Plata’s Damajagua 27 Waterfalls hike includes helmets, life jackets, Dominican buffet lunch, and optional photo packages.
“The driver is friendly, courteous, knowledgeable and very polite. Once we get there, we hike and enjoy the unique waterfall. The lunch was delicious too.”
Half-day Puerto Plata tour with hotel pickup, A/C van, rum and chocolate tastings, Umbrella Street, cathedral views, and fortress stops for $40.
“Yeuri sis such an amazing job He answered my questions and was wo helpful. If He saw that my interest peeked he made aure to stop so we could look at what I wanted to. I did the early tour at 8 am and I got to do it with no one else but me…”
Private 4-hour Puerto Plata tour from Amber Cove or Taino Bay with rum, cigars, amber museum, colorful streets, parks, and San Felipe Fortress.
“We were contacted with specific instructions on where and when to meet our driver. We were meant by a very pleasant and kind young man named Augustin. As I have a mobility issue, he took careful precaution helping me at each stop. Augustin is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and extremely likeable. He showed my husband…”
Private Puerto Plata airport transfers with on-time drivers, easy meet-up with a sign, clean A/C vehicles, and cold water plus WiFi included for groups up to 7.
“Denny was waiting for us at the airport when we deplaned even though the flight was delayed, we kept in communication. He stopped at a grocery store for us to shop on our way to the resort.”
VIP private Puerto Plata tour with AC van, rum and chocolate tastings, amber and cigars, Fort San Felipe, Pink and Umbrella streets.
“Guide was very professional and personable. He accommodated our schedule and requests. We visited the amber latimar and chocolate museums that are more accurately described as souvenir and jewelry shops. It was expected and welcome. Parts were very interesting. We saw the luxury hotel district and the outdoor produce markets. All good.”
Half-day buggy adventure from Amber Cove and Taino Bay through Maimon, with cigar and cocoa stops, beach rinse-off, and muddy fun.
“Great time getting muddy! Hit some huge dips filled with water…refreshingly dirty. You can pay for bandanas but we did not. Just keep your mouth closed. The folks were awesome, great pics and a video. Loved every minute and a visit to the beach to rinse off.”
Puerto Plata City Tour strings together rum, chocolate, amber, cigars, and forts in about 3h50, with hotel pickup, drinks, and AC.
“Our tour guise was Jr who did a wonderful job of sharing all the important sights in Puerto Plata. He was friendly and very patient while I shopped at the Amber Museum. We got to see the Macorix Rum Distillery (lots of free samples), a cigar faRead more”
Damajagua 7 Waterfalls near Puerto Plata: rainforest hike with helmets and life jackets, then jumps, slides, and swims into cool pools.
“Luis was absolutely amazing! We were so impressed by his prompt communication, personality and willingness to share more about his country. We paid about half the cost of a shore excursion through the cruise line and had our own personal taxi and guide. We paid the $45 at the falls to have the photos and…”
Muddy dune buggy fun in Puerto Plata Province with pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay and a Playa Bergantin swim stop.
“Rough ride, you will get super super wet. Some of the buggies in disrepair. The beach was fabulous. More time there would have been nice.”
