3-day itinerary · Puerto Plata
3 Days in Puerto Plata: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors who want a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. The three days pair city introductions with wildlife, waterfall adventures and time on the water.
Customize this with AIDay 1: City sights and wildlife
Get acquainted with Puerto Plata through city sightseeing, squirrel monkeys and a closer look at local history and flavors.
Morning
Puerto Plata City Tour & Mount Isabel de Torres by Truck
Explore city highlights and Mount Isabel de Torres by truck for a broad introduction to Puerto Plata.
Afternoon
Monkeyland Puerto Plata
Watch squirrel monkeys eat from a fruit bowl, adding a wildlife encounter to your first look at Puerto Plata.
Evening
Private tour of Puerto Plata: history, culture, rum, chocolate.
Explore local history, rum and chocolate on a private tour that adds cultural context to your sightseeing.
Day 2: Waterfalls and countryside
Focus on outdoor adventure with waterfalls and a buggy excursion before choosing your own city stops.
Morning
27 Waterfalls of Damajagua: 7 Charcos Adventure Experience
Explore seven waterfalls on an adventure experience that brings Puerto Plata’s natural landscapes into focus.
Afternoon
Amber Cove & Taino Bay Shore Excursion: 2 person Buggy Tour
Drive a dune buggy through sugar cane fields toward mountains and beach, seeing the countryside beyond the city.
Evening
Experience 5 Hours Freedom Exploring Puerto Plata
Choose your own sightseeing stops with a personal driver, tailoring this part of your first visit to your interests.
Day 3: Coastal fun and culture
Combine snorkeling and horseback riding with a guided introduction to the city’s history and culture.
Morning
VIP Party Boat & Snorkeling
Cruise aboard a catamaran and go snorkeling, adding a water-based experience to your highlights itinerary.
Afternoon
Beach Horseback Ride Tour in Puerto Plata - Scenic & Fun for All
Ride through the countryside and along the beach for a different perspective on Puerto Plata’s outdoor scenery.
Evening
Guided Puerto Plata City Tour – Fortress, Rum & Umbrella Street
Explore the city with a guide, connecting its sights with stories of local history and culture.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.