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You won’t get bored in Puerto Plata! The region of Puerto Plata and its surroundings offer you the opportunity to relax while enjoying a wide variety of activities and places to visit, without squandering your savings!

 

On the northern shore of the Dominican Republican stands the enchanting city of Puerto Plata. This well-kept secret is steeped in European and New World history dating back to 1502 when Nicolas de Ovando established a shipping base under the direction of Christopher Columbus.Stroll past the magnificent Victorian gazebo in the Parque Independencia, and you can sense a time when Puerto Plata was a leading New World trading port and the Fortaleza de San Felipe protected the city from pirate attacks.The history of this beautiful place is truly multi-cultural. Over 1,000 years ago Arawak Indians walked the amber beaches and hunted in the nearby mountains. Runaway slaves from the Americas often found safe harbor here. And in the 1800s, an influx of farmers from nearby Cuba launched the agricultural era of sugar cane and tobacco which still exists today.An historic, galleried mansion houses the city’s Museo de Ambar Dominicano, dedicated to the Dominican Republic’s national stone – translucent amber. An ancient lighthouse, recently restored, harkens back to the days of massive Spanish galleons and tall ships arriving from the New World. Stroll along picturesque lanes and you’ll find charming galleries, gift shops and cafes tucked within Victorian mansions.Overlooked for decades, this lovely coastal city is fast becoming a destination of choice of vacationers throughout the world. 

 

Language and Currency: The official language is Spanish and the main currency is the Dominican Peso (DOP). The U.S. dollar and Euro are accepted, but we suggest you pay in pesos when you go to small town shops. You can use your preferred currency to pay for excursions.   
Passport and tourist card: If you make a transit from the United States, the passport is required.
Airport Taxes: Guests entering the Dominican Republic must purchase a tourist card, at a cost of $10 US. A departure tax of $20 US per person is payable when you leave the country. 
Vaccines: It is recommended but not mandatory to receive a vaccine for hepatitis (A and B) before traveling to the Dominican Republic. If you plan on doing forest excursions, it is also recommended to take a preventive treatment against malaria, but some areas are more at risk than others (Punta Cana, for example). Ask a professional.
The essentials: We recommend you bring a good mosquito repellent if you plan on doing Safari-like excursions. Also, don’t forget your sunscreen!
To bring back: Take this opportunity to bring back jewelry made of amber and larimar, leather goods, paintings, liquid vanilla, rum, cigars, coffee, and of course, Merengue & Bachata CDs!
Insurance: Don’t take any chances; for a few dollars, you can purchase medical travel insurance, and for a little extra you can also get the Trip Cancellation insurance !

Entry Requirements
Climate:The average annual temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit with August being the warmest month and January the coolest. Summer temperatures range from 89 to 95 degrees and in the winter, from 75 degrees to 90 degrees. The most usual weather forecast is partly cloudy. Rain showers usually last five to ten minutes.
Communications:The country’s privately owned telephone company CODETEL, a Verizon subsidiary, and Tricom provide the Dominican Republic with one of the most sophisticated telecommunications systems in Latin America. France Telecom and Centennial Corporation are the newcomers to the Dominican telecommunications market. Services include international direct dialing, faxing, teleconferencing, electronic mail and videoconferencing. There is direct dial to the Dominican Republic using area code 809.

Medical Facilities: A doctor is on call at major hotels. These are stocked with medicine for the most common ailments. Ambulances are available, as is air ambulance evacuation. Emergency dental treatment can be provided if needed. Twenty-four hour pharmacies can be found in every major city