Puerto Plata Highlights and Beach Escape

OVERVIEW
Visit many of the key landmarks that define Puerto Plata and spend time relaxing on a golden beach that is considered to be among the city's best. You will see remarkably diverse attractions, ranging from a Victorian Era district of gingerbread homes to a lounge where you can learn to roll cigars with premium Dominican tobacco. Nearby, you will find the lovely Cathedral of San Felipe and Pink Alley, a monochromatic walkway where everything is painted bright pink. For an authentic glimpse at local life, you will meander through Central Park, a popular gathering spot also known as Independence Square to commemorate the unification of the Dominican Republic following the War of Restoration. A traditional lunch and free time at Playa Dorada follows. This spectacular stretch of sand is a Blue Flag beach, a prestigious designation only awarded to beaches that are clean and eco-friendly.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Gain an overall understanding of Puerto Plata by visiting its landmark attractions.
• Visit the central park, Victorian Era district and highly unusual Pink Alley.
• Spend hours enjoying eco-friendly Playa Dorada beach on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.