Activities in Puerto Plata

From adrenaline-pumping adventures to relaxing nature experiences.

adventure

Hike up a jungle river, then jump and slide back down a chain of limestone waterfalls

⏱ 2-4 hours on site (half day with transport) $$$$ 💪 Moderate

water sports

Learn to kite on one of the Caribbean's most reliable wind beaches, with IKO-certified schools on the sand

⏱ 1-3 hour sessions; 9-12 hours to learn $$$$ 💪 Challenging

nature

A short, easy boat ride through mangrove tunnels and out to the coves of Río San Juan

⏱ 45 minutes to 1.5 hours $$$$ 💪 Easy

family

A marine park and marina at Cofresí with dolphin, sea lion and shark programs

⏱ Half day $$$$ 💪 Easy

culture

Victorian houses, Umbrella Street, a 16th-century Spanish fort and the Malecón in one easy half day

⏱ 3-4 hours $$$$ 💪 Easy