Join us for a glimpse into Puerto Plata’s past and present culture, history and heritage on this comprehensive sightseeing
adventure. On this special tour of Puerto Plata’s historic Victorian district, you will make stops at Ft San Felipe for
photos as well as hear interesting information provided by your expert Tour Host regarding Puerto Plata’s pirate past
and pre-Colombian history. You will stroll along famous, colorful Umbrella Street – filled with vibrant sights and sounds,
You will also stop for photos at Paseo de Dona Blanca or “Pink Street”. You will then make your way to “Parque
Independencia” (Emancipation Park/Central Park). Once at Independence Park you will learn about Puerto Plata’s
Victorian architecture and restoration history as well as visit the San Felipe de Apostol cathedral. After a bit of free-
time in the park, you will make your way to the Amber Museum. Inside the museum, a historic, Victorian house - you
will find the largest amber exhibition in the country. The Dominican Republic has one of the most important amber
deposits in the world due to the unique blue, green and warm honey colors. It is said that Steven Spielberg was
inspired by this museum when he was working on his famous film Jurassic Park. through a decree, which became
law on June 29th, 1912. Making your way back to Umbrella Street, you will be treated to an “Empanada en el Mano”
(Empanada-in-the-hand) as well as a sample of fine, Dominican coffee. While in the historic district you will also visit a
quaint chocolatier where you will learn about the cacao grown in the Dominican Republic and then sample the fine,
finished product. Adjacent to the Amber Museum is the Cigar House where you will witness the hand-rolling process of
the famous Dominican cigars. You will then reboard your transportation for the scenic drive along the Atlantic
Boardwalk called, the “Malecon” stopping at the historic Cuerpo de Bomberos or National Fire Brigade, founded by
national hero general from Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperón. Your final stop will be at Playa Dorada where you can stretch
your legs as you enjoy the fresh sea air and ocean views as you sip a complimentary rum punch provided by your tour
host before returning to your port.
4 1⁄2 hours (approximate)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Fully narrated drive to and around Puerto Plata’s historic center
• Stop at the Fort San Felipe grounds for photos of the fort exterior, ocean views and the lighthouse gifted by
Queen Victoria as well as narration regarding Puerto Plata’s pirate past
• Tour of famous Umbrella Street
• Photo stop at Paseo de Dona Blanca known as “Pink Street”
• Visit the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Puerto Plata – the working, historic Puerto Plata Fire Department
• Visit the Ambar Museum and Cigar House
• Visit a quaint chocolatier to learn about the Dominican grown cacao and the rustic chocolate making process
and enjoy complimentary chocolate samples
• Sample Dominican coffee and rum
• Parque Independencia (Independence Park) for a brief history of the Victorian era and restoration period as
well as a look at the Victorian architecture and the cathedral
• Enjoy an “Empanada-in-the-Hand” as you stroll in historic Puerto Plata’s Victorian District
• Complimentary rum punch provided by your Tour Host at various points during the tour
Join us for a glimpse into Puerto Plata’s past and present culture, history and heritage on this comprehensive sightseeing
adventure. On this special tour of Puerto Plata’s historic Victorian district, you will make stops at Ft San Felipe for
photos as well as hear interesting information provided by your expert Tour Host regarding Puerto Plata’s pirate past
and pre-Colombian history. You will stroll along famous, colorful Umbrella Street – filled with vibrant sights and sounds,
You will also stop for photos at Paseo de Dona Blanca or “Pink Street”. You will then make your way to “Parque
Independencia” (Emancipation Park/Central Park). Once at Independence Park you will learn about Puerto Plata’s
Victorian architecture and restoration history as well as visit the San Felipe de Apostol cathedral. After a bit of free-
time in the park, you will make your way to the Amber Museum. Inside the museum, a historic, Victorian house - you
will find the largest amber exhibition in the country. The Dominican Republic has one of the most important amber
deposits in the world due to the unique blue, green and warm honey colors. It is said that Steven Spielberg was
inspired by this museum when he was working on his famous film Jurassic Park. through a decree, which became
law on June 29th, 1912. Making your way back to Umbrella Street, you will be treated to an “Empanada en el Mano”
(Empanada-in-the-hand) as well as a sample of fine, Dominican coffee. While in the historic district you will also visit a
quaint chocolatier where you will learn about the cacao grown in the Dominican Republic and then sample the fine,
finished product. Adjacent to the Amber Museum is the Cigar House where you will witness the hand-rolling process of
the famous Dominican cigars. You will then reboard your transportation for the scenic drive along the Atlantic
Boardwalk called, the “Malecon” stopping at the historic Cuerpo de Bomberos or National Fire Brigade, founded by
national hero general from Puerto Plata Gregorio Luperón. Your final stop will be at Playa Dorada where you can stretch
your legs as you enjoy the fresh sea air and ocean views as you sip a complimentary rum punch provided by your tour
host before returning to your port.
4 1⁄2 hours (approximate)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Fully narrated drive to and around Puerto Plata’s historic center
• Stop at the Fort San Felipe grounds for photos of the fort exterior, ocean views and the lighthouse gifted by
Queen Victoria as well as narration regarding Puerto Plata’s pirate past
• Tour of famous Umbrella Street
• Photo stop at Paseo de Dona Blanca known as “Pink Street”
• Visit the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Puerto Plata – the working, historic Puerto Plata Fire Department
• Visit the Ambar Museum and Cigar House
• Visit a quaint chocolatier to learn about the Dominican grown cacao and the rustic chocolate making process
and enjoy complimentary chocolate samples
• Sample Dominican coffee and rum
• Parque Independencia (Independence Park) for a brief history of the Victorian era and restoration period as
well as a look at the Victorian architecture and the cathedral
• Enjoy an “Empanada-in-the-Hand” as you stroll in historic Puerto Plata’s Victorian District
• Complimentary rum punch provided by your Tour Host at various points during the tour
