Spend your time in Puerto Plata relaxing or having an adventure—there’s something fun for everyone.

These reef-protected beaches offer plenty of water sports options, from kite surfing to banana boat tubing. You can also grab a bite to eat and a drink at a number of restaurants and bars.

Ride the teleférico—the only complete cable car ride you’ll find in the entire Caribbean region. A breathtaking 10-minute ride takes you soaring in one of two cable cars above Puerto Plata’s magical landscape to the top of Mount Isabel de Torres. From there, you’ll find breathtaking views, botanical gardens, a restaurant and more.

This important colonial military structure was built by Spaniards in the 16th century to defend the Dominican Republic’s north coast from pirates. Now, it is a museum.

Snorkelers and divers will enjoy this well-known spot, which includes some of the most abundant marine life in the Dominican Republic.