Visit Puerto Plata Province

Puerto Plata Province, located in the northern region of the Dominican Republic, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and stunning beaches. Visitors can explore the incredible mountain range of "El Yunque" or bask on white sandy beaches like Playa Dorada. This province offers a wealth of activities for tourists with attractions such as Ocean World Adventure Park and Puerto Plata Cable Car - both offering breathtaking views over the Caribbean Sea. Those looking to explore more of culture-rich Dominican Republic can take a trip to the museum in San Felipe de Puerto Plata or visit nearby city Santo Domingo - home to colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and historic monuments.

A visit to Puerto Plata would not be complete without taking in its historical significance. The first European settlement was established by Christopher Columbus in 1492 who christened it La Isabela after Queen Isabella of Spain - making it one of the oldest cities founded by Europeans in Latin America. Today visitors can see monuments depicting this important part of history throughout La Isabela including an old fort, a church and archaeological museum where you will find artifacts from this era.