Puerto Plata holidays, Dominican Republic Fabulous beaches, mountains, lush valleys, nightlife and a colonial historical center
Puerto Plata holidays - sitting on the Atlantic north coast of the Dominican Republic, San Felipe de Puerto Plata, as it is formally known, is the capital of the Puerto Plata province. The area is blessed with over 100km of fantastic beaches such as Playa Dorada Beach which is backed by a championship 18 hole golf course. Puerto Plata is also home to the most colonial style buildings in the Carribean The city’s old colonial center is where you will find the 16th-century Spanish fortress called Fortaleza San Felipe, that houses historical and military artifacts.
There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the area including street food serving local dishes such as Tostones - fried plantain slices. For lively evening entertainment, Puerto Plata has it all and is one of the top places in the Dominican Republic for nightlife.
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| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Diving & snorkeling | ✔ |
| Golf courses | ✔ |
| Horseback riding | ✔ |
| Restaurants 30+ | ✔ |
| Watersports - sailing, sea kayaking | ✔ |
| Distance from the airport | Puerto Plata Airport (19.6 km) |
Featured Puerto Plata villas & apartments to rent
Like most places in the Dominican Republic, the self catering holiday accommodation options in and around Puerto Plata caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of Puerto Plata by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many holiday homes are luxurious villas set within touching distance of the palm fringed beaches and often have a private swimming pool.
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Like many carribean islands, Dominican Republic is an all year round destination with a tropical climate. The average temperature is 81°F with the coolest month being January with an average temperature of 25°C (72°F) and the hottest being July where temperatures are often over 28°C. November is also the wettest month with an average of 129mm of rain.
Things to see & do around Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic is a treasure trove when it comes to things to do and places to see. The inner part of the island is blessed with tropical rain forests, rivers and spectacular waterfalls and also some unique landscapes.
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| Puerto Plata Cable Car | ✔ |
| Museo del Amber Dominicano | ✔ |
| Umbella Street | ✔ |
| Deep sea fishing | ✔ |
| Deep water diving | ✔ |
| Isabel de Torres neighbourhood | ✔ |
| Independence Park & Garden | ✔ |
| Cathedral of St.Philip the Apostle | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Puerto Plata
We think Puerto Plata offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a self catering holiday with family and friends or a romantic escape. Its pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches entice you back time and again. Away from the beach, the evenings can be spent relaxing at your holiday villa or enjoying the vibrant local nightlife.
