Puerto Plata: City Tours with Beaches, Rum, and Chocolates

5.0 (65 reviews) Dominican Republic
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Combine the colors of Puerto Plata with a rest hour in Playa Cosita Rica. With Dominican VIP Transfers, discover Calle de las Sombrillas, Paseo de Doña Blanca, and the historic center, with time for photos and explanations from your guide. Learn the cacao tradition at Del Oro Chocolate Factory and enjoy visits to cigars, amber, and larimar on the tour.

The route includes a 20-minute stop at Macorix House of Rum; the $5 per person entrance fee is paid separately. At Fort San Felipe you will have a 20-minute stop: the interior visit is optional and costs US$4 per person, not included.

Finish with 1 hour at Playa Cosita Rica to walk on the sand, relax, and enjoy the sea when conditions allow. Wear a swimsuit and a towel. Approximate total duration: 4–5 hours. The order of visits may vary according to the day's operation.

What's included

  • Visit and free time in Playa Cosita Rica
  • Certified Guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water and gauze
  • Entrance to Macorix House of Rum (separate payment)
  • Optional entrance to the interior of Fort San Felipe

What to expect

  1. Macorix House of Rum
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    20-minute visit to Macorix House of Rum to learn about the tradition of Dominican rum and enjoy a tasting. The entrance costs US$5 per person and is paid separately; it is not included in the tour price. Tasting alcoholic beverages is reserved for adults.
  2. 20m
    They will enjoy chocolate, the history of cocoa, machinery, and they will be shown the process.
  3. Malecon Puerto Plata
    10m
    A beautiful path of about 7 km along the seashore where you can enjoy a beautiful view.
  4. Paseo de Dona Blanca
    20m
    Its history dates back to 1898 when Isidoro Rainieri and Bianca Franceschini, natives of Italy, arrived in Puerto Plata and upon 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.
  5. Umbrella Street
    20m
    The province of Puerto Plata, the North of the Dominican Republic, is known mainly for its cable car, but the Bride of the Atlantic has other attractions to show local and international tourists.

    One of them is the Street of Umbrellas, located in a segment of Calle San Felipe street, in the center of the coastal city. The place was decorated with 178 umbrellas of different colors, which gives a colorful brother to that street, motivating an obligatory photo to remember
  6. Fortaleza San Felipe
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    20-minute stop to see San Felipe Fortress and enjoy the bay views. The visit to the interior is optional and the $4 per person entrance fee is paid separately; it is not included in the tour price.
  7. Puerto Plata
    30m
    We will visit Emmanuel Cigar Factory where they will explain everything about the cigar, preparation and you can make your own cigar.
  8. Puerto Plata
    20m
    You can enjoy the history and beauty of amber and barking and see the beautiful jewelry they make with them.
  9. 1h
    Enjoy 1 hour of free time at Playa Cosita Rica, in Puerto Plata, to relax by the sea, walk on the sand, and take photographs. You can swim if the sea conditions allow it. Bring a swimsuit and towel to take advantage of this stop.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup from Amber Cove and Taino bay cruise port: At the time of making your reservation you will receive an email with a map indicating the meeting point where our guide will be waiting with your name, the pickup time will be set at the time of making your reservation.

Pick up from hotels: At the time of booking you will receive an email indicating the pick up time the meeting point will be the lobby of your hotel, our guide will be waiting at the time agreed with your name.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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5.0 (65)

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