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Things to see in Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic): 7 places and when to go
Puerto Plata is a city in Dominican Republic with around 120,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (4), Museums and art (3), History (1). The best known are Fortaleza San Felipe, Playa Dorada and Encuentro Beach. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Dominican Republic · 19.7902, -70.6902
- Population
- About 120,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Beaches (4) · Museums and art (3) · History (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May to July and November.
- Nearest airport
- POP Puerto Plata, 13 km as the crow flies
What to see in Puerto Plata
The places in and around Puerto Plata, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fortaleza San FelipeHistory museum in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic1.7 km
- Playa DoradaBeach in Dominican Republic7.8 km
- Encuentro BeachBeach in Dominican Republic26 km
- Mundo King Castle Art MuseumMuseum19 km
- Museo Gregorio LuperonMuseum910 m
- Playa AliciaBeach in Sosúa, Dominican Republic18 km
- Playa SosúaBeach in Sosúa, Dominican Republic18 km
When to go to Puerto Plata
The best time to visit Puerto Plata is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:56
- FebBest time11:21
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:27
- MayPossible12:56
- JunPossible13:11
- JulPossible13:05
- AugBetter not12:40
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctBetter not11:32
- NovPossible11:03
- DecBest time10:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 49. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Dominican Republic in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puerto Plata
The nearest main airport is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP, Puerto Plata), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Dominican Republic (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Santiago de los Caballeros7 places32 km
- Azua, Dominican Republic6 places149 km
- Samaná6 places156 km
- Santo Domingo25 places169 km
- Boca Chica5 places187 km
And all of Dominican Republic, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puerto Plata?
The best known: Fortaleza San Felipe, Playa Dorada, Encuentro Beach. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Plata?
December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 49.
How do you get to Puerto Plata?
The nearest main airport is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), 13 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puerto Plata as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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