25 Things to Do Around Puerto Plata
Adventures, beaches, historic sites, and day trips minutes from Cofresí Beach. The complete Puerto Plata guide for visitors staying on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Adventure & Outdoors
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27 Waterfalls of Damajagua
Jump and slide down 27 natural waterfalls cut into limestone canyons. Puerto Plata's iconic adventure.
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Cabarete Kitesurfing
The kitesurfing capital of the Caribbean. Reliable trade winds and an active beach scene.
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Monkey Jungle Zip-line
Seven zip-lines through tropical canopy plus a squirrel monkey sanctuary. Family-friendly adrenaline.
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Yasica River Tubing
Float the Yasica through jungle canyons. Calm sections plus mild rapids.
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ATV & Buggy Tours
Off-road through farms, rivers, and back-country roads with local guides.
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Beach Horseback Riding
Ride along empty stretches of north-coast sand. Sunset rides are the move.
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Cabarete Cave Cenote
Cueva del Cabarete — limestone cave with a swimmable cenote pool inside.
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Damajagua Hiking Trails
For visitors who want the canyon scenery without the jumps. Easier alternative routes.
Iconic Sights
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Teleférico — Mt. Isabel de Torres
The only cable car in the Caribbean. Rides 2,600 feet up to a Christ the Redeemer statue.
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Ocean World Adventure Park
Dolphins, sea lions, sharks, sting rays. Tickets are included in the Cofresí package.
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Fortaleza San Felipe
16th-century Spanish fort guarding the harbor. Now a small museum with a great view.
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Amber Museum
Puerto Plata is the world capital of amber. Includes the Jurassic Park mosquito specimen.
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Brugal Rum Factory Tour
Tour the Dominican Republic's national rum brand. Tastings at the end.
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Malecón Boardwalk
Sunset stroll along Puerto Plata's seaside boardwalk. Street food and live music nightly.
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Centro Histórico
Victorian-era pastel houses, Independence Square, and the cathedral.
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La Cumbre Amber Mines
Visit the working mines where most Dominican amber is extracted. Off the cruise circuit.
Beaches
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Sosúa Beach
Calm, clear, and great for snorkeling. Easy half-day from Cofresí.
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Playa Dorada
The original Puerto Plata resort beach. Wide, soft sand, calm water.
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Long Beach
Puerto Plata's main city beach. Local hangout, less touristy.
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Cofresí Beach
Your home beach — 1.5 miles of Caribbean sand right outside the resort.
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Punta Rucia & Cayo Arena
Day trip to a sandbar island floating in turquoise water. Day-long catamaran excursion.
Stay at Cofresí. See all 25.
Our Cofresí Beach all-inclusive package puts you in the middle of every adventure on this list. Most are within an hour. Several are inside the resort gates.
See the Cofresí Resort Package