Beach near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata Travel Guide

Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata is a city of around 146,000 people on the Dominican Republic’s north coast. It is a useful base for exploring the surrounding coastline, with several named beaches within 20 kilometres of the city.

Most visitors arrive through Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), which serves Puerto Plata. Playa Dorada is 5.3 kilometres away, while Playa Alicia and Playa Sosúa, both in Sosúa, are 17.7 and 18.0 kilometres away respectively.

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Local time

146,000

Population

4,327 miles away

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Weather in Puerto Plata

Thu

32°

Fri

32°

Sat

31°

Know before you go

Pays in DOP

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +180918291849

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the Dominican Republic for good service. While not legally required, it is a significant part of service industry workers' income. A 'propina' (service charge) of 10% is often included in restaurant bills, but an additional tip is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Puerto Plata

Jan

26°16

Feb

27°11

Mar

28°12

Apr

27°21

May

29°17

Jun

31°13

Jul

31°13

Aug

31°16

Sep

31°18

Oct

31°20

Nov

29°17

Dec

27°17

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Puerto Plata

  • Playa de Long Beach

    2.1 km away

  • Playa Caño Grande

    4.3 km away

  • Playa Grande

    4.8 km away

  • Playa Dorada

    Playa Dorada

    5.3 km away

  • Playa de Cangrejo

    8.9 km away

  • Playa Grande

    13.1 km away

  • Playa Alicia

    Playa Alicia

    17.7 km away

  • Playa Sosúa

    Playa Sosúa

    18 km away

Things to do in Puerto Plata

  1. San Felipe de Puerto Plata

    park

    2 km

  2. Fortaleza de San Felipe

    museum

    2.8 km

  3. Puerto de Puerto Plata

    arts and entertainment

    2.8 km

  4. Estadio José Briceño

    stadium arena

    1.6 km

  5. Isabel de Torres

    national park

    3.1 km

  6. Templo El Shaddai

    christian place of worship

    0.8 km

  7. Museo Del Ambar Puerto Plata

    museum

    1.8 km

  8. Catedral San Felipe Apóstol

    roman catholic place of worship

    2 km

Getting there

Gregorio Luperón International Airport · 13.3 km

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