The Dominican Republic is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation. The country’s fantastically long and varied coastline, impressive mountain ranges, rainforests and even a desert give it a character all its own. So don’t wait – book your ticket now for this popular Martinair destination!
We’re more than happy to offer you some practical information about this perfect vacation destination.
Don’t forget…
- See the gingerbread houses in the Victorian part of Puerto Plata
- Find out how rum is made. And taste it, too!
- Live longer after sipping the mysterious Mamajuana health drink
- Swing your hips to the rhythmic beat of the merengue
Transportation and accommodations
Culinary highlights
In Puerto Plata, you can taste delicious Dominican food or choose from international dishes.
- Acuarela Garden Café: an artistic experience
- Hemingway’s Café: after-dinner karaoke, live music or dancing
- Pizzeria Roma II: pizzas with an Italian romantic touch
Active in Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata provides enough activities to make everyone happy.
- Climbing mountains like Pico Duarte (10,416 feet) and La Pelona (10,107 feet)
- Water sports at Costambar Beach
- Diving or fishing at the Lupéron Marina
- Make a whale safari from the Samaná Peninsula
- Windsurf at Playa Cabarete or Playa Grande
Fun for the kids
Puerto Plata also has more than enough for the kids to do.
- Visit the dark caves at Laguna Grí-Grí
- Take the funicular up to Monte Isabel de Torres and look down on a world in miniature!
- See how the real Pirates of the Caribbean lived by visiting Fort San Felip
Puerto Plata: practical tips