A capital city with gingerbread houses
Until now, Puerto Plata has not undergone the massive development and traffic congestion that so often plague other cities. During your expedition of discovery through the city, you’ll undoubtedly come across the beautiful Victorian warehouses and wooden homes with verandas characteristic of the time when Puerto Plata experienced its major growth spurt. This architecture provides a charming old-fashioned atmosphere that makes the city look like a collection of irresistible gingerbread houses.
Wide white sand beaches
Naturally, it’s the pristine white sand beaches that have made Puerto Plata one of the most popular tourist resorts. What’s more, the northern coast of the Dominican Republic offers visitors who enjoy sports activities plenty of opportunities for golf, tennis, boating and swimming.
Good to know
| Languages |
Spanish (and also Creole French and English) |
| Currency |
Dominican Peso |
| Time difference from Western Europe |
5 hours earlier (winter) or 6 hours earlier (summer) |
| Flight time |
about 10 hours (about 12 hours if including a stopover) on average from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol |
| Best time to travel |
January to May |
| Electricity |
110 volts (adapter necessary) |
| Visa |
required |
| Vaccinations |
Vaccinations recommended for hepatitis A, malaria and typhoid |