Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck, Dominican Republic

About this activity

Experience the highlights of Puerto Plata's cityscape and its landmarks. Independence Central Park, Cathedral San Felipe, Amber Museum, The Umbrella Street, Paseo de Doña Blanca, Fortess San felipe by the Boulevard, chocolate Factory. Puerto Plata is located in the northern part of the country and is one of the most sought after tourist destinations by national and international tourists. Not only does it have paradisiacal beaches that take your breath away. The offer of adventure and nature tourism and leisure is immense.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Anthonyinfotours

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Youth (12–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel and Port drop-off
Included: Tour guide
Included: Transportation of back and forth
Included: Entrance fees
Included: Hotel and Port Pick Up

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Drinks

Itinerary

Mount Isabel de Torres

1 h 30 min Admission included

Exploring nature is always an adventure, and even more so if you do it in places that are truly spectacular. In the city of Puerto Plata, one of the best-known towns in the Dominican Republic, is one of these tropical paradise that any visitor will fall in love with: the Isabel de Torres National Park.

The beauty of its landscapes and impressive biodiversity make this park an ideal destination for tourists who love nature and adventure. Some of the activities it offers are observing its endemic flora and fauna, walking along its trails or visiting the majestic statue of Christ the Redeemer, which has nothing to envy of the one in Brazil. Since the cable car is out of service 'cause of renovation the administration has decided to take its customers to the top of mount Isabel de torres by 4x4 truck.
Stop 2

20 min Admission included

Christ the Redeemer

In Puerto Plata you can enjoy a very popular giant statue, called Christ the Redeemer of the Dominican Republic, which is located on the famous Isabel de Torres mountain in this city, a place from where you can enjoy excellent views from this place that can be reached thanks to a cable car to make the climb. It was built in 1970 and was installed on this mountain at the foot of the city of Puerto Plata, becoming one of the most representative icons for visitors. It was a gift from Brazil, a donation that has become a prominent monument in the Dominican Republic for Dominicans and tourists.
Parque Central Independencia

20 min

The Central Park Independencia is considered one of the most precious symbols of the city of Puerto Plata and has great historical value for Dominicans. It was built by the military and president Gregorio Luperón during the government he led in 1879. Parque Independencia–also known as Parque Central–is the centerpiece of Puerto Plata city, framed with royal palms and hugged on all four corners by pastel-colored Victorian-era architecture. The white Catedral del Apóstol San Felipe towers over the square, where Puerto Plateños relax throughout the day and night with friends and family. You’ll find a café, ice cream parlor, and restaurant around the square, while the city’s key museums are just a couple of blocks away.
Paseo de Dona Blanca

20 min

Paseo de Doña Blanca or El Pasaje de Doña Blanca is a small Pink alley in the center of Puerto Plata painted entirely in pink. This beautiful alley is a tribute to the founder of the first hotel in the city of Puerto Plata, the Europa hotel.

Its history dates back to 1898 when Isidoro Rainieri and Bianca Franceschini, natives of Italy, arrived in Puerto Plata and realizing that a hotel was needed to serve travelers, they decided to found the Hospedaje del Comercio, which they later changed the name to Hotel Europe.
Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle

30 min

The original wooden church was destroyed by fire in 1863 during the so-called "War of the Restoration". Its reconstruction began in 1929 and was completed in 19563, being affected by an earthquake in 1946. In 2003, a new earthquake damaged the structure, which was renovated in 2008.

The temple built in modern Victorian style, follows the Roman or Latin rite and is the mother or main church of the Diocese of Puerto Plata (Dioecesis Portus Argentarii) which was created by the then Pope John Paul II in 1996 through the papal bull "Venerabilis Frater" with territory formerly belonging to the archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballeros.
Fortaleza San Felipe

20 min Admission included

Fort San Felipe Puerto Plata is a historic, 14th-century Spanish fortress built on a vantage point (called now La Puntilla) overlooking the bay, to protect the city’s seaport against pirate attacks. its construction was commissioned by King Phillip II of Spain in 1564, and completed in 1577. The fort is the only remnant of the 16th century left standing, due to the destruction of most of the old city during the restoration wars.
Dominican Amber Museum

20 min

The Amber Museum, founded in 1982 by the spouses Ada (Didi) Benelli and Aldo Costa, exposes both the history and the samples of the most precious plant fossil on the planet, both from a scientific and aesthetic point of view, amber.

The format of this museum is supported by an attractive and didactic content, due to its shape and the ease with which the visitor goes through each of the departments, as well as how the old building and its neoclassical gallery on three sides are adapted to architectural art. that he himself represents.
Umbrella Street

20 min

Calle de las Sombrillas has become an attraction in the streets of some cities around the world and Puerto Plata is no exception with this beautiful attraction.

It is located a few meters from the (Central Park ) Plaza Independencia, you can enjoy the Choco Museum, smoke a cigar, have a drink and other recreational activities that will be created there in the future, are parts of what you can enjoy.
Stop 9

30 min

La Chocolateria is dedicated to the manufacturing of products derived from organic cocoa.

It is formed to show customers and visitors from all over the zone the real Cacao beans which is harvested in a small field. there they have a tour guide who informs people about the Cacao Products. where you can also taste it.

Location:

Located in the Center of Puerto Plata City next to the Umbrella Street and near the Central Park at Calle Duarte San Felipe de Puerto Plata.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Blue JackTar Hotel
Ria Aparta Hotel
Emotions All Inclusive Puerto Plata
Senator Puerto Plata Spa Resort
Presidential Suites Cabarete
Casa Linda
Viva Heavens by Wyndham
Apartments at San Marino Playa Dorada
Sosua Inn Caribbean Boutique Hotel
Riviera Azul
BlueBay Villas Doradas

and 20 more pickup points

Our pickup for Cruise Passengers from AMBER COVE & TAINO BAY CRUISE PORT TERMINALS is adjusted to the Cruise Arrival Schedule, It can be between 30 and 45 minutes after the Ship has docked at the Port.

After booking, the customer will receive a separate email from the supplier with detailed informations about the meeting point.