TOP TEN BEST OF PUERTO PLATA WITH LUNCH
Count down 10 top sights in the city of Puerto Plata on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. Highlights of this approximately five-hour excursion include a tour and tasting at the Macorix House of Rum, an external view of the General Gregorio Luperón House Museum, a tour of the Amber Museum and a stop at Parque Central.
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Ideal for guests who want to tick off the best sights in Puerto Plata in one day, this excursion lasts around five hours and provides a comprehensive tour of the city’s main attractions.
Begin with a drive of about 15 minutes from the port. On route, you’ll pass the Jose Briceño Baseball Stadium, enjoying a view of the venue as you drive by. Then, drive for another 15 minutes or so to the Macorix House of Rum, where a tour of about 30 minutes reveals how the popular spirit is distilled and stored.
A short drive away is the Amber Museum, housed in an impressive neoclassical building and home to a large variety of amber stones, some containing animal fossils. During your tour of around 30 minutes, look out for encased mosquito fossils similar to those portrayed in the movie Jurassic Park.
Next, make the short journey to nearby Parque Central (often known as Independence Park) and spend around 55 minutes viewing a clutch of unmissable sites, including the Cathedral of St Philip the Apostle, colourful Umbrella Street, Paseo de Doña Blanca (a pink-painted alleyway often known simply as ‘Pink Street’) and a series of pretty Victorian houses.
After a short drive, arrive at the General Gregorio Luperón House Museum – a Victorian-style home where the national hero spent his last days – and make a brief stop to take in the external views. Next is a short drive to a local restaurant, where you’ll enjoy lunch over approximately 30 minutes, before a drive of around 15 minutes along part of the Malecón de Puerto Plata coastal boulevard. Pause for views of a local landmark: a statue of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, set on an island out in the water.
After this, spend around 20 minutes soaking up panoramic views of the imposing 16th-century fortress, Fortaleza San Felipe, before approximately 20 minutes of free time for souvenir shopping (time permitting). The excursion then concludes with a short drive back to the port.
Important Information: Please note: Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call. The views of the Jose Briseno Stadium and Gregorio Luperon Museum are from the bus, with no stops for entry. The Fortress de San Felipe stop includes a walk around the grounds. Entrance to the fort is not included. Guests may pay an additional fee to enter, time-permitting. The Cable Car/Teleferico is viewed only from the base and does not include a ride to the top. This tour includes guided visits inside the Macorix House of Rum and the Amber Museum. The order of sites visited may vary.
This is not a shopping-focused tour. While shops may be present in the downtown area, shopping is at the guest’s discretion wherever possible. The primary focus of the tour is on exploring the destination
