Your flight to Puerto Plata province brings you to the Dominican Republic’s Amber Coast, popular for its sun-drenched beaches and water sports. Explore the 19th-century buildings and San Felipe Church in Puerto Plata city centre and take in a tour and tasting at the Brugul Rum Factory.
Learn about Puerto Plata’s most famous export at the Amber Museum with samples of amber from tree sap to semi-precious stone, taking in plant and insect fossils. The heart of Puerto Plata is along the Malecón, a long seaside promenade bursting with life and the sounds of merengue.
For panoramic views of the bay of the Amber Coast, take the funicular to the peak of Mount Isabel del Torres and the Fort San Felipe or enjoy the beach and casual atmosphere of Sosúa (east Puerto Plata). Or opt for the reef-protected beaches of Costambar, Cofresí and Luperón (west Puerto Plata), popular with families and divers.
Locals in Puerto Plata can’t live without their rice, beans and plantains. Try the local meat sancocho stew and asopao de mariscos (seafood and rice soup) and enjoy the Brugul rum cocktail or a cold Presidente beer. |