Puerto Plata resides on the North Coast of the country. It is the perfect blend of being immersed in the Dominican culture, with access to beautiful beaches, great hotels and all the amenities and infrastructure for an expat to live comfortably. The airport is roughly 20 minutes away from the heart of the city. There are 2 major cruise ports in Puerto Plata (Amber Cove and Taino Bay) which create healthy traffic of tourists exploring the downtown core on a daily basis. As a result, Puerto Plata is one of the safest cities to live in on the island.
Population: Approximately 470,839 (2023).
Location: Puerto Plata is on the Northern side of the Dominican Republic, next to the Atlantic Ocean. Click here to see the location.
Nearby International Airports: Puerto Plata International Airport (POP)
Private Schools: O&M Hostos School
Hospitals: Provincial Hospital Dr. Ricardo Limardo, and Centro Medico Dr Bournigal
Malls: One of the most famous Plazas in Puerto Plata is Playa Dorada Shopping Centre
Grocery Stores: Jumbo, La Sirena, and Supermercado Jose Luis
Veterinary Clinics: Clínica Tienda Veterinaria JF, and Veterinaria Geolendi
Puerto Plata Attractions
Ocean World Adventure Park
Amber Cove Cruise Port
Playa Dorada
Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car
Fortaleza de San Felipe de Puerto Plata
