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Experience the Damajagua waterfalls in every way imaginable with a local guide leading the adventure. A hike through a jungle-like landscape will bring you to the waterfalls, whose source is the Damajagua River, a cool mountain stream. This breathtaking natural wonder contains numerous cascades of varying heights. You will jump off some of the waterfalls, negotiate other ones by sliding down slick rock chutes and swim in the sparkling pools at the base of all of them. Wooden walkways and steps connect many of the cascades, allowing you access that would be impossible otherwise. The river is known for its beautiful blue hue as it spills out of the mountains and carves its way through the rocky terrain. Steep limestone canyons line much of the Damajagua, making the scenery all the more memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Follow a guide down the Damajagua River as it cascades through the mountainous jungle.
• Jump off and slide down the waterfalls and swim in the cool pools below the cascades.
• Marvel at the secluded pristine setting, which can only be reached on foot.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit and towel.

Boasting one of the largest man-made dolphin habitats in the world, Ocean World is a must-see attraction for everyone cruising Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Day Pass visitors have the opportunity to snorkel in a Tropical Reef Aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”), learn about marine mammals, feed exotic tropical birds, walk through a tropical rain forest, and observe dolphin, sea lion and tropical bird shows. Guests will also have a free access to the dolphin beach and the fresh water oasis located at the Pirate’s Pool! This tour also includes a hearty Dominican lunch and allow to Immerse in the rich Dominican culture tasting handmade chocolate and observing skill woodcarving artisans on the go. Appreciate the expertise involved in cigar rolling and learn a few steps of Merengue and Bachata or sit back and admire a professional presentation with our folkloric ballet. Before you go, visit the Dominican Corner, the ideal spot for shopping local souvenirs. Photos, videos and drinks are available at an additional cost. At an additional fee get an unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”).

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Gain an overall understanding of Puerto Plata through a diversity of attractions that will lend insight into the local history and lifestyles. At the Rum Legacy Museum, you will learn how the acclaimed spirits are distilled and aged, according to a proprietary process that has handed down through the generations. While driving around the 60-block historical city center, you will pause to explore the 16th-century Fort San Felipe and browse the unusual Amber Museum. Its collection of plants and ancient creatures preserved in fossilized tree sap, known as amber, is extraordinary. The Luperón House Museum contains photos and personal effects that celebrate the achievements of national hero General Gregorio Luperón. For a perspective of present-day Puerto Plata, you can meander through popular Central Park, browse the artisan shops that line the atmospheric streets and amble down the Pink Alley, a monochromatic walkway where everything is painted bright pink.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Stop at key attractions within Puerto Plata’s 60-block historic city center.
• Tour a Rum Legacy Museum, browse artisan shops and meander through Central Park.
• Browse a museum dedicated to a national hero and another full of amber artifacts.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and flavors of Puerto Plata on this enriching journey through the city’s most iconic sites. Your experience begins with an inside visit to the San Felipe Fortress—one of the oldest military structures in the Americas—where the sea breeze and centuries of history come together along the city’s dramatic coastline. From there, you will explore the Confluencia Museum, dedicated to more than 500 years of Dominican heritage and the cultural roots that define the nation’s identity. Next, stroll through the charming historic center of Puerto Plata, where vibrant Umbrella Street, the colorful Pink Alley, and the lively Central Park provide perfect backdrops for memorable photos. The adventure continues at the Rum Legacy Museum, a living tribute to the island’s traditions and craftsmanship. Finally, indulge your senses at the Chocolate Museum and Factory, where the aroma of roasted cocoa beans fills the air and you’ll learn about the artistry of creating fine Dominican chocolate—ending the day with a sweet taste of local culture.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Step inside the historic San Felipe Fortress, a symbol of Puerto Plata’s colonial defense.
• Explore 500 years of Dominican history at the Confluencia Museum.
• Walk through the colorful streets of Puerto Plata, including Umbrella Street, Pink Alley, and Central Park.
• Visit the Rum Legacy Museum, celebrating one of the nation’s most cherished traditions.
• Conclude your day at the Chocolate Museum and Factory, where cocoa culture comes to life.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat, comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a camera to capture the vibrant colors of Umbrella Street and Pink Alley.

After a short ride, get ready to enjoy the best family activity at Ocean World, the Dolphin Encounter, which offers close contact with dolphins in waist-deep water, kissing, feeding, and playing with these gentle mammals. This 20-minute interaction is fun and educational, ideal for non-swimmers and families with babies. This tour features additional activities including: Dominican buffet lunch, snorkeling with hundreds of fish in the tropical reef aquarium (Minimum height 115 cm/ 45”). Swim at the dolphin beach lagoon and relax at the Pirate’s Pool. An unlimited water park pass to use the Water Slides in the beach area (Minimum height required 122 cm / 48”). Visit to the rain forest. Encounter, feed, and take pictures with macaws, toucans, and love birds. Dolphin, sea lion, and bird shows are presented, guests may take advantage of these shows time permitting. Photos, videos, and local souvenirs are available at the gift shop and the photo lab at an additional cost. The park also features bars and restaurants with a variety of local drinks and food available for purchase.

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Watch artisans demonstrate how they make an array of local products and enjoy shopping for these signature items before relaxing on one of the area’s most beautiful beaches. You can expect to see premium cigars being hand-rolled from a blend of tobacco leaves, coffee beans being roasted and organic cocoa beans being processed for chocolate and to flavor other foods. You will also browse a museum devoted entirely to amber, an ancient hardened tree sap that is often used in jewelry. Similarly, larimar is a rare blue mineral only found in the Dominican Republic and it too is often incorporated into jewelry. Besides seeing how all of these raw products are hand-crafted into extraordinary merchandise, you will spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata. The adventure continues at the Dominican Rum Legacy Museum a living tribute to the island’s traditions and craftsmanship. And what better way to relax afterwards than by basking in the sun on a gorgeous stretch of beach and swimming in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how local products such as cigars, coffee and chocolate are made from raw materials.
• Browse a museum full of amber products, including exquisite jewelry.
• Spend free time shopping in downtown Puerto Plata.
• Relax on one of the beaches that rims the city and swim in the sea if you like.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Race through the tropical countryside in an open-air, off-road buggy for an exhilarating experience between stops at several top attractions. You will have the chance to test drive the buggy beforehand so you will feel comfortable whether at the wheel or as the passenger. Then, it’s off into the wilds, where you will drive down country lanes, past rivers and into isolated areas that most visitors never see. If it has rained recently, the ride will be even more fun because your caravan of vehicles can zip through long stretches of muddy dirt roads. In time, you will stop to tour a farm that grows coffee, cocoa for chocolate and tropical produce such as mangoes and carambola, the national fruit of the Dominican Republic. Free time at the beach will follow, during which you can lounge about as you wish, stroll the shore and enjoy an invigorating swim in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Zip down dirt roads and off-road in an open-air buggy.
• See how coffee, cocoa and fruits are grown at a country farm and enjoy samples of them.
• Relax at a gorgeous beach along the north shore and swim in the ocean, if you wish.

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

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While away the hours enjoying an exclusive beach on Playa Dorada, one of the area’s most beautiful stretches of sand. It won’t take long to reach Playa Dorada, which will give you all the more time to luxuriate there. With a welcome drink in hand, you can become oriented with everything this beautiful beach has to offer. During the next four hours or so, you might lie back in a lounge chair and bask in the sun, take a leisurely stroll along the shore and ease into the water for a refreshing swim. Playa Dorada is a Blue Flag beach, a prestigious designation only awarded to beaches that are clean and eco-friendly. Around midday, a buffet lunch will be served. One of the main dishes will likely be Dominican fried chicken, which is exceptionally flavorful and tender because the chicken is first brined and then generously seasoned.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours enjoying the breathtaking beach on Playa Dorada.
• Swim in the sea, bask in the sun, stroll the beach and do most anything else you please.
• Enjoy the beach’s Blue Flag status for being eco-friendly and clean.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Take the wheel of an off-road vehicle and drive through the countryside, stopping along the way for tastings at a farm and to browse a museum with exhibits showcasing the indigenous Taino people. While riding through the lush landscape in a caravan of 4x4 vehicles, you will enjoy spectacular views of Isabel de Torres Mountain, which looms high above Puerto Plata. Upon arriving at the farm, you will learn how many local fruits and coffee are grown, harvested and processed. You will also sample many of these products, which will enhance your understanding of their allure. More scenic vistas await you on the ride to La Confuencia Galería Etnográfica, a museum full of ancient artifacts that promote the culture and history of the Dominican Republic with a special emphasis on the Taino. You may discover how they emigrated to the island of Hispaniola and how life changed following the arrival of Christopher Columbus.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive a 4x4 vehicle through the lush tropical countryside.
• Enjoy tastings of fruits and coffee at a farm and see how they are grown and processed.
• Browse an ethnographic museum that focuses on the indigenous Taino people.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

Explore the rugged back roads of the Dominican countryside on your way to a leisurely day on the beaches of Coconut Cove. Experience a 45-minute off-road adventure before arriving at your own personal beach oasis. Soak your feet in the warm blue ocean and take advantage of the kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkel equipment available for rent at Coconut Cove. Discover the tropical colors beneath the bay surface, navigating the waters of this shallow reef.

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Become immersed in the local culture by interacting with farmers and others that make artisanal products in the surrounding countryside. While visiting nearby factories and farms, you will see an array of traditional items being produced and speak with some of the owners and workers. You can expect to watch artisans make bon bons with molasses from sugar cane and chocolates from cocoa beans grown using sustainable farming practices. While touring the Geo factory, you will observe the process of making a popular Dominican cheese that is much like a Dutch-style Edam. It too is coated in red wax to prevent any sort of moisture loss that would affect its quality. You will also see how local handicrafts such as baskets and mats are created using only natural materials like banana leaves. Although the views will be spectacular throughout this cultural immersion, the panorama from Imbert Park will be particularly memorable.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how local artisans make sweets such as bon bons and chocolates.
• Watch a popular Edam-style cheese being made in the Geo factory.
• Be awed by the skilled artisans that handmake baskets and mats using natural materials.
• Converse with the artisans that produce these quintessential Dominican products.
• Enjoy a traditional lunch made with locally sourced ingredients.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

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Experience farm life firsthand at La Huerta, an idyllic setting where you can participate in daily activities such as harvesting the crops and feeding the animals. While enjoying a welcome drink at the farm, you will be given an overview of the property and its connection to the local community. You will then have the opportunity to join in as fresh tropical produce such as bananas and mangos is harvested by hand. During that time, the farmers will share stories and anecdotes about their deep love for the land and how their traditions have been passed on from generation to generation. You will also learn about the local medicinal plants and the farm’s sustainable agricultural methods. As you will discover over a lunch prepared with organic ingredients from the farm, those practices result in tastier produce. To enhance your understanding of rural life, you will watch a folkloric performance while dining.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit an organic farm and learn about its sustainable agricultural practices.
• Join the farmers as they harvest produce and feed the farm animals.
• Gain an understanding of the farmers’ deep connection to the land.
• Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from the farm.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.