Cruising into the port at Puerto Plata? A local guide is waiting to take you away from the crowds, on a private tour of the Dominican Republic.

Find the perfect itinerary below, or design your own Puerto Plata tour and experience the best of the region with a friendly and knowledgeable ToursByLocals guide.

Puerto-Plata

Triple experience: San Felipe Fortress, Cable Car and Amber Museum

These three experiences are unique within the Caribbean, through all three of these monuments you will be able to learn insights and enjoy the meaning of our history. You will be able to see and touch for yourselves what the feet of the amber is and to live the wonderful experience of knowing how a group of brave Dominicans achieved our ideology.

You will also be able to enjoy our botanical garden on the Isabel de Torres hill, where we will take the only teleferic (cable car) of the Caribbean.

Finally, we will tour through one of the most emblematic adquitectura of the country such as the San Felipe cathedral and the Victorian architecture houses.

Come and explore the Victorian architecture with a private guide in Puerto Plata

The first destination of this tour is the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain. During the bus journey you will be informed on Puerto Plata and the island straight away.

At the summit of the 793-meter-high mountain offers you a spectacular view of the city and the entire area.

In addition to the tropical vegetation and a wonderful botanical garden, you can also admire the Jesus statue, which will remind you of the statue of Rio de Janeiro. Use your stay for numerous photos to capture the beautiful panorama.

Afterwards, the tour takes you to the historic center of Puerto Plata. Together, we will see the famous San Felipe Cathedral and the typical Victorian houses. You'll have some time to take a look around and buy some souvenirs.

Half Day Tour - See Puerto Plata from above!

Discover The Best of Puerto Plata

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools.

Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim and slide your way back down. Afterward, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata are included. Zip lines are not included and you can pay here.

All-Inclusive Tour with Private Guide. Lets go!

Puerto plata Waterfalls and Ziplines

Half Day Puerto Plata City Tour with Cable Car Ride

Going up a mountain in a cable car from the city of Puerto Plata is a must do on your visit to the Dominican Republic. During this tour, you will enjoy wonderful views of the city, the sea and the mountains. I live in a mountainous town myself so you can trust to be in good hands with me here!

We will also enjoy a visit to the Ambar Museum, where you will learn about the history of Ambar and Larimar. If you are a history lover, I invite you not to miss out on exploring the San Felipe Fortress Museum as well! We'll dive into more history & culture visiting Independencia Park to learn about the architectural style of the picturesque houses and its pertaining religion.

If you're more of a foodie, this experience will be very instructive as well, since on another one of our stops you will learn about the process and finishing touches of Chocolate and Coffee at The Rincon del Café & Chocolate, Umbrella Street. Of course at every point of our tour you will have the opportunity to take photos at will.

Entrance to the Cable Car.
Entrance to the San Felipe Fortress.

Let's visit the main historical & cultural landmarks and enjoy a panoramic view!

Puerto Plata Highlights and Playa Dorada Beach Escape

Puerto Plata is located on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic near some of the country's best beaches including the most famous and well-maintained - the lovely, Playa Dorada.

You will depart the ports of Puerto Plata just outside the main gate and your fully, narrated drive will take you through the City of Puerto Plata, Where you will learn about the history and the culture of Dominican Republic.

Upon arrival to Playa Dorada, I will provide you with a complimentary, rum punch. You are then free to relax on a complimentary beach lounger, take a swim, enjoy a bite to eat from the nice, beach bar and café.

After 2 hours of beach time, you will return to the port.

Panoramic View of Puerto Plata, History and Beach

I would love if you join me on this adventure to the countryside where you will enjoy the real live of the local people driving through the country you will enjoy a local cheese sale there you will taste local cheese also you will have the opportunity to see how all the tipical houses are buit . we will visit a local sigar factory where you will see the process of the sigar and test some of them, you will enjoy a very endemic and tipical drink of dominican republic mamajuana, then we will go to a nice local beach name playa grande where you will enjoy a very nice swimming by white sand beach then we will visit a local restaurant where you will enjoy a very authentic caribbean lunch

Countryside and Culture

The Best Country Tour in Puerto Plata

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools.

Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim and slide your way back down. Afterward, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata are included.

27 Waterfalls of Damajagua Tour

Do you like shopping or going to the beach? This experience is made for you. We will take a tour of the city of Puerto Plata, visiting the most popular stores in the city. We will start with the Arcoíris store, here you will learn a little about the history, the process and how to identify if the stone is real.
Next, we will go to Umbrella Street where you can enjoy a pleasant atmosphere. Here we will learn about the cigar process and how it is rolled in the Espigón factory, then we will visit the Ricón Del Chocolate, having the opportunity to taste delicious hot chocolate and chocolate beans with ginger.
Then we will walk to the historic center to learn a little about our religion and culture, along the way we will visit another store around the park, here we finish our last stop in the city.
If you are one of those who likes the sun, come with me to Playa Dorada, here you will have an hour and a half to relax, walk and swim.

Let's Go Shopping & Enjoy a Beautiful Playa Dorada Beach.

Shopping Tours & Beach

The best flavours and tastes of Puerto Plata. Let's see how they are made!

In this experience of flavors you can enjoy the best flavors of our area, imagine savoring some of the best chocolates in the world where you can move to another dimension of flavors.

After this beautiful experience we will go to taste the best Rom of the Caribbean where You can experience how the best drinks of the Macorís ROM factory are produced, there you will have the opportunity to buy one of the best drinks in the Caribbean.

Finally, those cigar lovers will have the opportunity to see how the best cigars are manufactured with the best coneric layers already at the same time.

Join me on a taste filled day!

Rum, Chocolate, and Cigarets; what a great way to spend your day!

Discover the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua: this is a unique site in all of the caribbean, as it's a series of crystalline waterfalls. Here you will swim between giant rocks and ponds and through natural water slides embedded in a captivating forest.

Experience the adventure of a lifetime in the Dominican Republic's best kept secret and natural wonder, the Waterfalls of Rio de Damajagua. Begin your journey with a 40-minute hike through beautiful landscapes to the first of several breathtaking waterfalls, where you can slide into a fresh, sparkling pool of mountain water waiting down below. Each waterfall and pool comes with its very own personality, and you'll soon find yourself celebrating with every waterfall you conquer.

This thrilling adventure has it all; from hiking trails with breathtaking scenery, canyoneering through narrow passages, sliding down natural waterslides, and swimming through caverns leaving you with memories never to be forgotten.

Damajagua Waterfalls Jump, Swim & Slide!

Damajagua Waterfalls Half Day Tour

Super Buggy Tour in Puerto Plata Shore/hotel + Lunch

Enjoy a thrilling, 40-minute buggy drive through local villages and countryside roads. Then get ready for a river crossing in your 2-person buggy! Prepare to get muddy and wet, as you traverse through the river's waters. Then it's off to explore on your 40-minute hike through the beautiful landscape. Afterward, cool down in front of the first of many breathtaking waterfalls you will see. You can jump (or slide!) into a fresh, sparkling pool of mountain water below. Your exhilarating adventure will also take you canyoning through narrow passages, jumping off cascades, sliding down natural water slides, and swimming through caverns. This tour is an experience of a lifetime that you won't want to miss!

Immerse yourself in the Dominican Republic's stunning natural scenery

Damajagua Waterfalls - Shore Excursion with Fruits & Chocolate Tasting

In recent years, this river has become one of the most visited in the country. There is no comparison to what you can experience with a day of hiking through the beautiful tropical forest surrounded by different fruit trees and tubers with their natural slides. Its name Damajagua is due to the 27 waterfalls of different sizes that make up its refreshing crystalline waters and also due to an eponymous tree that grows around the river.

Besides this beautiful watery experience, we will enjoy Chocolala, a place where you'll get to learn the step by step the process of turning the cocoa grain into a creamy and delicious chocolate flavor. Of course, you'll get to taste the most famous chocolate in the Dominican Republic, but besides that, you'll also taste some fruits from a beautiful fruit station.

Do not miss the experience of tasting the tropical flavors that this beautiful destination offers!

-Entrances to the natural puddles & the chocolate factory.



The beginning of an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy the crystal clear waters of Damajagua.

You decide how to do it, jump, slide or the stairs.

Don't miss out on the variety of products offered by Chocolala

Discover hidden natural wonders on a guided hike and indulge in local flavors!

The Puddles of Damajagua 27 in Puerto Plata

In this adventure you will be able to enjoy a beautiful walk through the natural park of damajagua, where at the same time it will be an exciting experience taking your adrenaline to the fullest by skimming through natural slides made by Mother Nature and jumping 25 feet high.

In addition to enjoying this beautiful adventure through Mother Nature, you will also be able to taste the most schizitos organic cocholates of the North Xona with a quick visit to one of the chocolate factory of the community of Imbert.

You will have the opportunity to see the process of Make the chocolate and meet the cocoa tree.

Join me on a fun filled tasty day!

Hiking to the Puddles of Damajagua 27, life Jacket, helmet and Water falls life guard.visit,chocolate factotry

Come Jump, Climb and Swim in the Most Beautiful Pools

Paradise Island and the Mangroves Adventure

Come experience Cayo Arena, admire colorful tropical fish and coral reefs. Spend the day on a boat, snorkel in crystal clear water, and relax on an unspoiled white sand beach.

A scenic speedboat ride takes you through mangroves and sparkling waters. Located halfway between Puerto Plata and Montecristi, Paradise Island is similar to a large sandbar in the middle of the ocean. The snorkeling here offers some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the Caribbean.

Spend your day frolicking among colorful tropical fish and coral. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced snorkeler, marvel at the variety of marine life as you move from the shallow to deep waters. Your guides are with you throughout your adventure and treat you like family. They are on hand if you need coaching or assistance as you snorkel. Between dives, relax on the picture-perfect beach and indulge in refreshing drinks and local fruit.

Half Day Tour to Cayo Arena, Punta Rucia, Puerto Plata

Come and join us for an awesome obstacle adventure park. After your Mokeyland visit, your guide will take you to a local countryside home in Puerto Plata. See for yourself how a local lives in an area without electricity or running water. Also, learn about the history and cultural traditions of this Caribbean island.

Zip line Business Adventure Park

Puerto Plata: Monkeyland

Half Day Puerto Plata City Tour + Food & Drink Tasting

Come and enjoy the Ron Macorix experience! In Casa Ron Macorix, you'll learn about the history and the process of fermentation, distillation and rum aging in oak barrels. You'll also get to try 7 different flavors! Once you try some, you won't want to stop taking more rounds!

Another highlight of this tour is The Amber Museum, which is dedicated to amber, a type of fossilized tree resin found in the Dominican Republic. Here you'll have the opportunity to get to know our national stone, Larimar.

You should not leave without taking your photo when visiting the beautiful street of the Umbrella, a colorful place surrounded by flowers and contagious music. We'll also walk to the historic Indepence Park, where we'll find beautiful Victorian style buildings, restaurants and a Cathedral.

Our grand finale will be in our star restaurant Polanco, where you'll have 3 different options to choose what you want to eat!

Come to know our culture and architecture

Enjoy A Dominican shot in our Macorix rum factory.

Enjoy a wonderful moment with your family in the Umbrella street.

Come and discover one of the most picturesque places in Puerto Plata.

Puerto plata tours

Explore with 45 tours and 4 guides.

Henry Antonio G.

$ 392 (USD)

Milton García

$ 558 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 144 (USD)

Francisco J.

$ 442 (USD)

Milton García

$ 445 (USD)

Henry Antonio G.

$ 556 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 133 (USD)

Francisco J.

$ 327 (USD)

Henry Antonio G.

$ 365 (USD)

Milton García

$ 890 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 194 (USD)

Francisco J.

$ 435 (USD)

Henry Antonio G.

$ 555 (USD)

Milton García

$ 1,040 (USD)

Frainy Francisco S.

$ 365 (USD)

Francisco J.

$ 385 (USD)

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