Skip to main content
Cruise Pitta
View of Puerto Plata
Photo creditsPhoto: https://www.flickr.com/photos/scubabix/ · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA Caribbean beach resort.

Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic · View on map

A leading resort city on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Highlights include a historic district lined with Victorian-style buildings and Mount Isabel de Torres, reached by the world's first sea cable car. It is also known for its expansive beaches and amber-producing region.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

View on map
Puerto Plata · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 150,000
Population
A tropical climate. Warm year-round; December to April is relatively dry, while summer to autumn is rainy.
Climate
Spanish
Language
Dominican peso (DOP); US dollars are also accepted in tourist areas
Currency
The dry season, from December to April
Best time to visit
Local food
Mofongola bandera (rice, beans, and meat)fresh seafood
Sights
Isabel de Torres Mountain cable carVictorian-style historic districtAmber MuseumPlaya Dorada Beach
Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
19°Jan
30°
19°Feb
30°
19°Mar
31°
20°Apr
32°
22°May
33°
23°Jun
33°
23°Jul
34°
23°Aug
34°
23°Sep
33°
22°Oct
31°
21°Nov
30°
20°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: PUERTO PLATA · about 15.5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)101 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and coffee are somewhat cheaper; beer costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

DOP 10.50
Water 473 ml
DOP 120.00
Coffee
DOP 550.00
Inexpensive meal
DOP 250.00
Local beer
DOP 410.00
Big Mac

Prices in Puerto Plata. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

POP
Gregorio Luperon International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 13 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Puerto Plata” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Share with AI

Copy or save this page's reference material to discuss it with your preferred AI. Sources and check dates are included.

Example question

I am considering Puerto Plata for my first cruise. Explain what to watch out for, what is included in the fare, and what costs extra. Do not guess information missing from the material, and list what I should verify on the official website.