Puerto Plata Cable Car
A breathtaking 10-minute ride takes you soaring in one of two cable cars 800 meters (2,625 feet) above Puerto Plata’s magical landscape–from the sea on your north to the lush, verdant plains that [...]
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Inaugurated in 1956, this regal looking neoclassical building stretches over an area of 13,000 square meters, and hosts numerous artistic events, from concerts to plays, and ballet performances, [...]
Plaza de España
The wide open Plaza de España is flanked by the Alcázar de Colón palace on one end, and on the other, a series of outdoor bistro terraces where diners enjoy a royal view over the ancient city. [...]
Boca de Yuma
Boca de Yuma offers a daytime escape to a scenic Dominican fishing village. Boasting panoramic cliff top views, it has often been compared to an Italian seaside town, where restaurants, bars, and [...]
Parque Independencia
Also known as Parque Central, it is the centerpiece of Puerto Plata city, framed with royal palms and hugged on all four corners by pastel-colored Victorian-era architecture. You’ll find a café, [...]
Templo de las Américas
Considered the first Catholic Church of the New World, Templo de Las Américas’ brick and stone colonial building sits in a beautifully landscaped garden. Stroll inside and feel the constant [...]
Panteón de la Patria
Former 18th-century Jesuit church turned national mausoleum in 1956; it houses the remains of Dominican heroes such as Gregorio Luperón, Salomé Ureña, and María Trinidad Sánchez, among others.
Parque Duarte
Popular among young locals who come here day and night to relax on multiple benches. Parque Duarte gets lively in the evening, when crowds gather here to share a cold beer or drink, and play [...]
Ruinas Hospital San Nicolás De Bari
Built between 1503 and 1508, this oldest hospital in the Americas was used as a model for other New World hospitals. The San Nicolás de Bari Hospital Ruins survived pirate attacks, earthquakes, [...]
Chinatown
Signature Chinese gates mark the start and end of Santo Domingo’s Barrio Chino. Sculptures dot the streets, from a Chinese monk to life-size lions, and the city’s most authentic Chinese [...]
