Explore the Best of Puerto Plata
Soar to the highest point above sea-level on the Caribbean’s only cable car, explore Puerto Plata’s historic town, play pirate at Fort San Felipe, savor ample free-time in the heart of the Victorian Era District AND enjoy complimentary rum punch on the Best Sightseeing Tour in Puerto Plata!
You will make your way through the bustling town of Puerto Plata before starting the ascent, by bus, to the summit of Mount Isabella de Torres. You will pass through small villages and see some awesome views before arriving at the north coast’s highest point. You will see the Christ statue – a smaller version of the one located in Brazil, hear the history of the statue’s placement on the mountain and stroll the botanical gardens before making the mountain descent by the Caribbean’s only cable car. At the base of the mountain you will re-board your transport for the drive into the historic center of San Felipe de Puerto Plata. You will make a stop for photos and a lesson in Puerto Plata’s history and pirate past at Fort San Felipe then a brief stop for photos of Neptune’s statue located on a small islet off the north shore.
After a drive along the famous Malecon, you will then make your way to the Victorian district where you will make stops at Pink Street and Umbrella Street before enjoying free-time in Pargue Independencia (Independence Park), before returning to your port.
4 ½ hours (approximately)
Soar to the highest point above sea-level on the Caribbean’s only cable car, explore Puerto Plata’s historic town, play pirate at Fort San Felipe, savor ample free-time in the heart of the Victorian Era District AND enjoy complimentary rum punch on the Best Sightseeing Tour in Puerto Plata!
You will make your way through the bustling town of Puerto Plata before starting the ascent, by bus, to the summit of Mount Isabella de Torres. You will pass through small villages and see some awesome views before arriving at the north coast’s highest point. You will see the Christ statue – a smaller version of the one located in Brazil, hear the history of the statue’s placement on the mountain and stroll the botanical gardens before making the mountain descent by the Caribbean’s only cable car. At the base of the mountain you will re-board your transport for the drive into the historic center of San Felipe de Puerto Plata. You will make a stop for photos and a lesson in Puerto Plata’s history and pirate past at Fort San Felipe then a brief stop for photos of Neptune’s statue located on a small islet off the north shore.
After a drive along the famous Malecon, you will then make your way to the Victorian district where you will make stops at Pink Street and Umbrella Street before enjoying free-time in Pargue Independencia (Independence Park), before returning to your port.
4 ½ hours (approximately)
Soar to the highest point above sea-level on the Caribbean’s only cable car, explore Puerto Plata’s historic town, play pirate at Fort San Felipe, savor ample free-time in the heart of the Victorian Era District AND enjoy complimentary rum punch on the Best Sightseeing Tour in Puerto Plata!
You will make your way through the bustling town of Puerto Plata before starting the ascent, by bus, to the summit of Mount Isabella de Torres. You will pass through small villages and see some awesome views before arriving at the north coast’s highest point. You will see the Christ statue – a smaller version of the one located in Brazil, hear the history of the statue’s placement on the mountain and stroll the botanical gardens before making the mountain descent by the Caribbean’s only cable car. At the base of the mountain you will re-board your transport for the drive into the historic center of San Felipe de Puerto Plata. You will make a stop for photos and a lesson in Puerto Plata’s history and pirate past at Fort San Felipe then a brief stop for photos of Neptune’s statue located on a small islet off the north shore.
After a drive along the famous Malecon, you will then make your way to the Victorian district where you will make stops at Pink Street and Umbrella Street before enjoying free-time in Pargue Independencia (Independence Park), before returning to your port.
4 ½ hours (approximately)
Tips for your FUN Tour:
Wear sensible footwear – comfortable flats are best
Use sunscreen
Wear sunglasses/hat
Bring cash if desired for gratuities
Highlights:
Teleferico (Cable Car)
Mount Isabela de Torries Botanical Gardens
Christ Statue
Victorian Historic District
Parque Independencia (Emancipation “Central” Park)
Umbrella Street
Pink Street Photo Stop
Fort San Felipe grounds and photos