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Fortaleza de San Felipe

Puerto Plata

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Fortaleza de San Felipe

Find cultural and historical interest at Fort San Felipe, also known as El Morro de San Felipe. This defensive fortress used to serve as the main protective shield against invaders and pirates, and is now open to public visits. Just around the bend from great dining!

Useful Information

  • Address: Bahía de Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
  • Opening House: Monday - Sunday 9am-5pm

Do & See

Unwind at the beautiful beach, enjoy adventures in the water or at the top of a mountain. There is enough to do in Puerto Plata to make for a perfect vacation.

27 Charcos Copyright: Brent/Flickr
27 Charcos
27 waterfalls are nestled in the rolling hills of the Northern Corridor mountain range and offer a real tropical adventure. Touring these waterfalls will excite even the adrenaline junkies out …
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Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car Copyright: chriss73/Shutterstock.com
Teleferico Puerto Plata Cable Car
This cable car offers a great view over Puerto Plata. At the top of the hill, you will have access to a lovely botanical …
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High Z's Fishing Tour
If you like fishing, go with High Z. Very well known in Puerto Plata, the experienced captains and crew know the best places to catch the biggest fish! Sometimes, you can even see whales on your …
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Historical Centre
There is an abundance of Victorian-era architecture in Puerto Plata's historic city centre. The colorful houses have been undergoing restoration over the past decade, and can be seen in Calle Duarte, Calle Separación, Calle Beller and Calle …
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Mount Isabel de Torres
There are many ways to explore Mount Isabel de Torres and plenty of reward for making it to the top! Check out the cable car if you’re not into …
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Amber Museum Copyright: Sundraw Photography/Shutterstock.com
Amber Museum
This compact museum offers visitors a glimpse into how amber is really formed. The museum holds the very famous amber seen in the box office hit "Jurassic …
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Fortaleza de San Felipe Copyright: Artefficient/Shutterstock.com
Fortaleza de San Felipe
Find cultural and historical interest at Fort San Felipe, also known as El Morro de San Felipe. This defensive fortress used to serve as the main protective shield against invaders and pirates, and is now open to public visits. Just around the bend from great …
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Playa Grande Copyright: Siri B.L./Flickr
Playa Grande
The dramatic Playa Grande is widely considered to be one of the top beaches in the world. Craggy cliffs, crystalline blue sea, and plenty of space makes the beach a …
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Cofresí Beach
Cofresí Beach has a long stretch of golden sand that's perfect for swimming and surfing. Locals mainly use the public area on …
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La Casa de Cultura
Drop by here when you're strolling through the park. An art gallery has revolving exhibits that will help you understand how much talent there is in this country. You may even wish to buy from a budding artist. This Victorian building also has workshops for those talented in dance and …
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Ocean World Adventure Park Copyright: paulbr75/Pixabay
Ocean World Adventure Park
The multimillion-dollar Ocean World Adventure Park has marine and wildlife interactive programs. Take advantage of the dolphin and sea lion shows, a double-dolphin swim, a tropical reef aquarium, seeing stingrays, shark tanks, a rain forest, and a Tiger Grotto inhabited by Bengal …
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Playa Dorada Copyright: Max Bosio/Flickr
Playa Dorada
Playa Dorada is beloved for its soft sand, reefs for snorkeling, clear waters that invite for swimming, and more. This is also a good place for windsurfing, water-skiing, and …
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Gri Gri Lagoon Copyright: Dudarev Mikhail/Shutterstock.com
Gri Gri Lagoon
For those seeking snorkeling, head an hour and a half away to Playa Grande. Here you'll find the Gri Gri lagoon, perfect for snorkeling. The shipwreck site of the Concepción is another one of its …
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