3.5-Hours Puerto Plata City Tour - Day Tour — CALL

Step into the heart of Puerto Plata and embark on a journey blending history, culture, and flavor. This city tour is more than just sightseeing—it’s a story waiting to unfold. Begin at the Chocolate Factory, where the rich aroma of cacao fills the air. Meet the farmers and artisans transforming this crop into decadent chocolates. Learn their craft and savor their passion.

Next, explore the Amber Museum, showcasing stunning amber formed millions of years ago. Discover Puerto Plata’s rich heritage as home to one of the largest amber mines in the world. Visit the historic Fort of San Felipe, a sentinel overlooking the Atlantic. Built to protect the city from pirates, its stone walls tell tales of bravery and resilience. Along the way, uncover hidden gems reflecting Puerto Plata’s vibrant culture. This tour isn’t just about landmarks; it’s about experiencing the soul of Puerto Plata, where stories and flavors captivate at every turn.

Visit and have a walk on your own to take pictures of Central Park, the Cathedral, and La Glorieta of Puerto Plata. It is one of the places of greatest attraction and greatest projection in Puerto Plata. It is considered one of the most precious symbols of the "Silver City." It was one of the gifts to his people from General Luperón during the government he headed in 1879.

Visit the beautiful Colorful Street, take some pictures, and take back home some nice memories of this beautiful city. It is one of the most photographed places in Puerto Plata.

Make a stop at this beautiful rose alley and get some information about its History. This beautiful place, located in the north of the country, offers culture, tradition, history, and natural resources, and from time to time it reinvents itself due to the large number of tourists who arrive via cruise ships and by plane.

In this museum, you find historical and scientific details of the vegetation of that time, the animals that were fossilized in the amber, and everything related to the formation and characteristics of amber. The museum consists of panels and display cases that offer the visitor all the information related to each of the aspects mentioned in them. In addition, there is the opportunity to observe the amber through a microscope, perform simple experiments, and even observe audiovisuals.

Go to the House of Rum and have a taste of our Dominican Rum made in this country. You will be accompanied by a professional guide. You will walk through the barrels, live the experience, and at the end, you will have the opportunity to try all of our different Macorix rums.

San Felipe Fortress is located right on the bay, at the western end of the Malecón. The fort is the only remnant of Puerto Plata's early colonial days. Built in the mid-16th century to prevent pirates from seizing one of the only protected bays on the entire north coast, San Felipe never saw any action. For much of its life, its massive walls and interior moat were used as a prison.

Go to the Del Oro is a private company dedicated to the manufacturing of products derived from organic cocoa. It is formed to help Dominican cocoa farmers obtain greater value from their harvest of world-renowned cocoa beans, by producing a line of high-quality chocolates here in the Dominican Republic, an Organic Dominican chocolate factory, and see the process of the conversion of our produced Cacao in the island in Chocolate.

Meeting Location: Hotel and Port Pickup within the area of Puerto Plata

Highlights:

• Discover the art of chocolate at a local factory with hands-on tasting
• Explore the Amber Museum, home to ancient and stunning amber treasures
• Visit historic Fort San Felipe, a fortress with stories of pirate defense
• Uncover hidden cultural gems throughout the vibrant city
• Experience the rich history and flavors that bring Puerto Plata to life