Port
Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$89.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Head to central Puerto Plata to walk through the Old City. Learn about the colorful Victorian-style architecture and numerous art galleries here. Stroll among the shops to San Felipe Cathedral in Independence Square.
Explore the Gregorio Luperon Museum dedicated to the former President of Dominican Republic -- General Gregorio Luperon. An up-close look at articles of the time includes suits, furniture, and pictures that tell the story of another era.
Taste fresh tropical coconut water -- the beverage taking the world by storm.
Next, visit a true tropical oasis. Casa Azucar is a family-owned Republican-style house -- the home and studio of plastic artist Rafi Vasquez. In the tropical garden, learn about growing cacao, see the seed house, and appreciate the centennial native trees, plants and orchids.
Lunch is followed by a Macorix Rum tasting experience and organic chocolate.
Return to the pier via the Malecón (waterfront road), passing San Felipe Fortress built in 1564.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour does not operate on holidays.