Private Puerto Plata City Highlights Tours

The Macorix Rum House is a historical museum of the Macorix Rum Family. Founded in 1899 by the Carrion family of the town of San Pedro de Macoris, a place considered by many to be the land of poets, artists, and sugarcane. 110 years later, Ron Macorix became part of the Vinicola del Norte family of the port city of Puerto Plata, uniting two emblematic rum-producing towns in the Dominican Republic. You will also have the opportunity to taste six types of rum after leaving the museum.

Treat yourself to an unforgettable chocolate experience at La Chocolatería Puerto Plata, where every bite tells a story. Immerse yourself in the world of premium Dominican cacao—one of the finest in the world—and discover how it’s transformed into irresistible handcrafted chocolate. Guided by a local expert, you’ll explore the journey from bean to bar while enjoying exclusive tastings of rich chocolates, decadent desserts, and traditional drinks. The warm, stylish setting creates the perfect atmosphere to relax, take photos, and indulge your senses. Perfect for chocolate lovers, couples, families, and anyone looking to connect with local culture in a fun and flavorful way. Before you leave, take home beautifully packaged chocolates—perfect gifts or a sweet reminder of your trip. A must-do experience for those seeking something authentic, delicious, and truly special.

This is an Amazing Street located in Puerto Plata. Just for a walk or drink coffee. Umbrella Street It is a street with a lot of tourist attraction, such as umbrellas, a coffee bar with chairs outside so that visitors can enjoy the whole place, so that they can take pictures to remember, have a chocolate museum, a museum tobacco. This is a quick stop for some fun photos.

Puerto Plata Central Park has become the most popular meeting place in Puerto Plata. This beautiful park is also known as Independence Square. This park is a national symbol due to its history, it was built in honor of General Luperón, who donated this beautiful park to the city of Puerto Plata when it was the capital of the Dominican Republic.

Paseo Dona Blanca in Puerto Plata is a unique alleyway created to commemorate the arrival of Mrs. Bianca Franceschini, a pioneer in the development of the early tourism industry in Puerto Plata at the end of the 18th century. This Victorian style alley is painted entirely in pink, including walls, flooring, decorative elements, benches and flowers; a great backdrop for photography that now attracts weddings, birthday and other photo shoots.

The Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle in Puerto Plata (Spanish: Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol) Also known as Puerto Plata Cathedral, and as St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral is a cathedral of the Catholic Church that is located in Calle José del Carmen Ariza 36 of the city of Puerto Plata part of the province of the same name to the north of the island of Hispaniola and the Caribbean country of the Dominican Republic. You will be able to see this beautiful catedral, and take pictures.

If you're in Puerto Plata, you have to visit Monseñor de Puerto Plata, a cigar factory. They roll cigars, press them tightly, and then roll them again. It's a small factory with cigar boxes, tobacco leaves, metal presses, and shelves packed with cigars everywhere. Add to that the eye-popping smell of tobacco and cigars, and you'll also have the opportunity to make your own cigars and try them out in the factory. You'll also have the opportunity to learn about Dominican cigars.

Fifi Jewelry Amber Museum is one of the most visited places in Puerto Plata. Inside, it hosts one of the biggest resin exhibitions in the Dominican Republic. The country has the most important amber deposits in the world; moreover, blue, green or warm honey colours are unique from this area due to its volcanic activity. Here, you can discover the history of this vegetal-origin precious stone. One of the most important stones of this museum is a 40cm lizard conserved inside a piece of amber. This resin can hold prehistoric fossils of plants and little animals on its inside due to its sticky nature, that turns this stone in subject of study. It is said that Steven Spielberg was inspired by this museum when he was working on his famous film Jurassic Park.

El Mercado de Joaquin This market offers a wide range of Dominican goods, from handmade t-shirts to unique keychains and souvenirs.

Puerto Plata photo sign, a vibrant landmark capturing the spirit of the Dominican Republic in stunning photos. It is a unique structure standing in front of the Atlantic Ocean.Puerto Plata photo sign, a vibrant landmark capturing the spirit of the Dominican Republic in stunning photos. It is a unique structure standing in front of the Atlantic Ocean.

Fortaleza San Felipe is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. Is also known as El Morro de San Felipe and was used to protect the City of Puerto Plata from pirates and corsairs.