Puerto Plata Vacations

Puerto Plata is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Dominican Republic, and with good reason. Located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, and described by Christopher Columbus as “the fairest land under heaven” when he first landed on the island in 1492, Puerto Plata has pristine, golden beaches, verdant green valleys and beautiful mountains. You can experience all this and more with the best cheap Puerto Plata vacations, vacation packages and flights from Netholidays.ca.

Things to do on Puerto Plata Vacations

Beaches

While all of Puerto Plata’s beaches are the ideal location for rest and relaxation, Playa Dorada is probably its most well known beach. Playa Dorada is home to two golf courses, casinos, a shopping mall, and over 15 miles of beaches. Although most of the property in Playa Dorada is private and exclusive to the all-inclusive resorts in the area, the beach itself is open to the public.

Activities

With the gorgeous golden beaches, casinos and over 15 world-class golf courses set in Puerto Plata’s serene surroundings, there is no shortage of things to do on Puerto Plata vacations. The watersports scene is at its best on the North Coast with snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, and sailing are all available, and many may be included with Puerto Plata all-inclusive vacations or packages.

Shopping

Puerto Plata is often referred to as the North Coast due to its location or the Amber Coast due to the large quantity of amber deposits in the area. Downtown Puerto Plata has numerous stores specializing in amber jewelry and beautiful crafts including ceramics, art, woven goods, masks and carvings. There is a 16% sales tax in the Dominican Republic.

Sightseeing

One of Puerto Plata’s most well known tourist attractions is the Amber Museum, which features collections of fossilized resin, some dating back thousands of years. Tourists interested in the drink of choice for North Coast Dominicans can take a tour of the Brugal Rum Factory, or if you’re in the mood for a trip, you can take a cable car ride up the 2,600 foot Mount Isabel and visit the remarkable botanical gardens at the top.

Restaurants and Nightlife

There are many delightful dining options included in all-inclusive vacations in Puerto Plata, or you can venture out to downtown for a variety of eateries. Restaurants offering Caribbean, Mediterranean, Italian, Chinese, Tex-Mex and Dominican cuisines can all be found. At night the local casinos are very popular and many of the hotels have their own nightclubs.

Things to Know

Flying time to the Puerto Plata from:

Toronto: About 4 ½ hours
Montreal: About 5 hours
Calgary: About 6 ½ hours
Vancouver: About 7 ½ hours

Language: Spanish but English is widely spoken

Currency: Dominican peso

Climate: Sub-tropical; average temperatures range from 25° C (77° F) in January to 30° C (86° F) in July

Electricity: Same as Canada and the U.S.

Documents: Canadians entering the Dominican Republic on vacations to Puerto Plata must purchase a tourist card, at a cost of $10 US, which is valid for 30 days. It is strongly recommended that all Canadians be in possession of a valid Canadian passport while abroad as well. For direct air travel to the Dominican Republic for Puerto Plata vacations, Canadian tourists are only required to be in possession of valid official photo ID and proof of citizenship as well as a return airline ticket.

All other nationalities going on Puerto Plata vacations please consult a vacation specialist or the Dominican consulate at 1-888-494-5050.

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