Puerto Plata is a city in the Dominican Republic

Understand

Known for its amazing white sand beaches, Puerto Plata is a popular resort destination as well as a great place to meet Dominican people and to shop in local commerce.

Get in

Puerto Plata International airport has daily flights to most North American cities.

Get around

There are several options for local transportation between the city proper and the surrounding hotels and resorts.

Taxis are the most expensive option and not really more secure than other choices. Buses are slower, but the cheapest, and, once you understand the routes, the easiest way to get around.

GWA-GWAs are simple minivan for normally 7-8 persons that can be easily packed to 22 persons and 2 roosters! GWA-GWA are the main common transportation system but not really organised; you can stop practically anywhere along the main streets and wait for one to stop and climb up, the fair is normally cheap, but you'll probably have to negotiate with the driver or the door operator.

See

Do

• The beach Rent a longchair if you really want to appreciate it, because if you don't, the Dominican will ask you all day long if you want to rent them a chair. The only advantage to be extremely patient and tolerant is that their prices drop down with the time! But as everything else, chair rents are also negotiable.

Buy

If you are looking for tourist stuff (paints, rum, cigars, t-shirts, etc.) the best place to go is Sosua, about 10-15 minutes from Puerto Plata.

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Most of the large resorts in the area are directly on the beach and offer 'all inclusive' options for food, drinks, and activities.

Get out