Puerto Plata (complete: San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is located in the north of the Dominican Republic. The city has about 130,000 inhabitants. In addition to the port, Puerto Plata is known for the resorts of Playa Dorada and the Costa Dorada east of the city.
Cruise offers to the port Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic / Caribbean
Just before the port lies the fortress of San Felipe, built in the 16th century, which served as a prison for a long time. Particularly worth seeing is the "Parque Central" with the church and plenty of shopping. In addition, the Bernstein Museum is a tourist destination.
Puerto Plata has the only cable car in the Caribbean, called Teleférico, which goes to the houseberg of the city of Pico Isabel de Torres. Above is a botanical garden with a small replica of the Christian statue of Rio de Janeiro.
Those who want to follow in the trail of Christopher Columbus will find in the north-west of Puerto Plata the settlement La Isabela, which Columbus reached in 1493/94.
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic?
Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Costa Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Explora Journeys, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Windstar Cruises
In which country / island is Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic located?
