Puerto Plata is the third largest city on the island. It is located on the northern coast of the Caribbean island of Hispanola. Puerto Plata is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Dominican Republic. The resort is blessed with beautiful stretches of pristine beaches, lush green valleys, and cradled by a chain of majestic coastal mountains, as well as an abundance of local history.

Puerto Plata is more a working town than a resort. There are a few souvenir shops but better shopping can be found in nearby Playa Dorada. There is a scattering of local restaurants but most restaurants and entertainment are hotel-based.

Who Goes There?
Puerto Plata is a very popular resort for a relaxing beach holiday. It is popular with all travellers but may not be suitable for those wanting an action packed holiday!

Shopping
Puerto Plata is a modern resort where everything is available in shops. Children’s toys, leather goods, electronics devices, books, garments and many other things are available in these shops at very competitive prices.

Restaurants and Bars
Puerto Plata has a range of restaurants and bars, mostly are hotel based, to offer a wide variety of places to go for food and entertainment.

Climate
Puerto Plata is a very hot resort with daytime temperatures nearing 31C. In Puerto Plata the sun shines for the majority of the day, which is why the resort is also known as “endless summer resort” due to the warm and sunny conditions experienced pretty much everywhere in the Puerto Plata all year round. The summer season starts in Puerto Plata from the months of May to October and experiences 12-13 sunshine hours per day. For sun worshipers holidays in Puerto Plata make an attractive destination.

Activities
Puerto Plata is very relaxed resort; water sports, sunbathing and swimming are the main activities. However, there are attractions available throughout the resort, including: museums and festivals.

Beaches
Most of the beaches in Puerto Plata are amber coloured. Sun lovers can sunbathe on these beaches or take part in water sports on the beaches of Puerto Plata.