Puerto Plata City Tour with the Mount Isabel, Rum & Chocolate
Duration
6 hours
Group Size
1 to 15 people
Ages
0
-
99
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
Explore Puerto Plata with us from cover to cover, hear interesting facts about the city and country, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Dominican Republic. Ride the spectacular cable car, indulge in the botanical garden, and photograph Umbrella Street and Pink Street. Admire the view from the colonial fort overlooking the bay and the passenger ship terminal. Sip rum and other premium sugarcane-based liquors with us. For dessert, taste organic Dominican chocolate. Take a ride along the picturesque Malecon waterfront boulevard and experience the real Caribbean with us. NOTE: THE CABLE CAR IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. ACCESS TO THE UPPER CABLE CAR STATION IS BY VEHICLE. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND THE DOMINICAN COUNTRYSIDE GUARANTEED :)
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickup
What's included
Rum tasting
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Organic chocolate tasting
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Cable car entrance tickets
Gratuities
Itinerary
NOTE: THE CABLE CAR IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. ACCESS TO THE UPPER CABLE CAR STATION IS BY VEHICLE. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND DOMINICAN COUNTRYSIDE GUARANTEED :)
Discover the famous Puerto Plata Cable Car y enjoy amazing views from the top of the Mount Isabel :) Feel the adrenaline rush as you climb above the rainforest, to end up on the altitude of almost 800 meters (2,500 feet)! Admire the coastal panorama, the historic bay of Puerto Plata and the city from above.
See the emblematic Christ the Redeemer statue on Mount Isabella, take souvenir photos with this symbol of Puerto Plata, and then explore the astonishing botanical garden. Immerse yourself in the lush exotic nature full of tropical trees, vines, lianas, ferns and flowers. Meet the park's inhabitants: birds, lizards, koi carp and turtles. At the open-air museum, check out Dominican cuisine and typical crops: cacao, coffee, banana trees and more.
Rum is one of the Dominican Republic's important export products. Visit the Macorix rum factory, observe the oak barrels in which the beverage is aged, and watch a video that tells the story of this iconic Caribbean liquor. Taste different types of rum and liqueurs made from sugar cane juice. Learn to distinguish between the different types of rum.
Here we will begin our walk together through the old town of Puerto Plata. We will explore the main square, the cathedral of the city's patron saint, St. Philip, the city hall and the prettiest streets in the area - Umbrella Street and Pink Street. At the end of the tour there will be free time for individual exploration.
Umbrella Street has become one of Puerto Plata's biggest attractions. In addition to a great outdoor area for photos, it offers souvenir and jewelry stores with amber and larimar, a cigar manufactory, a café and typical Dominican street food.
Paseo de la Dona Blanca is commonly referred to as Pink Street because of its intense color. The place commemorates the oldest hotel in Puerto Plata, founded in the 19th century by an Italian woman named Dona Bianca. Recently, it's a recognized photo spot and an absolute must see in Puerto Plata :)
Explore Puerto Plata's historic center - the main square, surrounded by colorful colonial houses. Experience what is typical of the city's Victorian style in architecture. There will be free time here to take photos, shop for souvenirs, and sample artisanal ice cream, Dominican coffee or fresh coconut water.
Dining in Puerto Plata is an opportunity to encounter traditional Dominican gastronomy. Dishes composed of simple natural ingredients will satiate and energize you for further sightseeing.
Organic cocoa from the Dominican Republic is gaining a worldwide audience. Learn about the chocolate-making process and sample a variety of products made from organic cacao beans during a visit to a chocolate manufactory. Discover, among other things, what white chocolate is made from, what cocoa tea is, and check out the traditional cocoa balls used to be made in homes.
Explore the picturesque Malecon waterfront boulevard during a panoramic drive. See the city's beaches, charming pier, colorful fishing boats. Admire the city's art: murals depicting symbols of Puerto Plata and the Dominican Republic, and a statue of Neptune, the god of the sea, standing on a rock amidst the ocean waves.
Puerto Plata is one of the oldest European cities in the New World, and owes its existence to a harbor bay discovered by Christopher Columbus himself. Explore the historic promontory of La Puntilla with its 16th century St. Philip's Fort, lighthouse and scenic amphitheater. Explore the fort and enjoy views of the open ocean, the bay with its passenger ship terminal and the monumental Mount Isabella.
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