by gracelandtoursdr | Oct 14, 2026 | Cruise ports
Taino Bay is the newer of Puerto Plata’s two cruise terminals, and its big advantage is location: ships dock in the city’s historic harbor, right next to town. That means you can explore the Victorian center, the waterfront, and the old fortress with...
by gracelandtoursdr | Oct 13, 2026 | Beaches
Las mejores playas cerca de Puerto Plata se dividen en dos grupos: bahías protegidas donde nadar es fácil, como Sosúa y Cofresí, y playas abiertas al Atlántico con olas y viento, como Cabarete, Encuentro y Playa Grande. La elección depende de si usted quiere flotar,...
by gracelandtoursdr | Oct 13, 2026 | Beaches
The best beaches near Puerto Plata fall into two groups: sheltered bays where you can swim easily, such as Sosúa and Cofresí, and open Atlantic beaches with waves and wind, such as Cabarete, Encuentro and Playa Grande. Which one is right for you depends on whether you...
by gracelandtoursdr | Oct 13, 2026 | Culture & history
El centro histórico de Puerto Plata se recorre en pocas horas y concentra mucho: casas victorianas de colores pastel alrededor del Parque Central, una fortaleza española frente al Atlántico, un teleférico que sube a la cima de la loma Isabel de Torres y tiendas de...
by gracelandtoursdr | Oct 13, 2026 | Culture & history
Puerto Plata’s historic center is compact enough to explore in a few hours, and it packs in a lot: pastel Victorian houses around Parque Central, a Spanish fortress facing the Atlantic, a cable car to the top of Mount Isabel de Torres, and shops selling amber,...
