When visiting this Dominican Republic town, most will actually stay in one of the all-inclusive resorts in nearby Playa Dorada. The usual water sports are available in Puerto Plata, although the beaches are better at Dorada. Travelers will enjoy the Amber Museum, the 16th-century San Felipe Fortress, the cable car to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres and the fresh produce and handicrafts at a market geared more for locals than tourists. Be aware that winter brings rain, so plan accordingly. San Felipe de Puerto Plata, often referred to as simply Puerto Plata, is the capital of the Dominican province Puerto Plata. It has a population of 130,000. The city is famous for resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, located east of San Filipe de Puerto Plata. There are a total of 100,000 hotel beds in the city. The only aerial tramway in the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata. With it, one can ride up to Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793 meter high mountain within the city. The top of the mountain features a botanical garden and a replica of Christ the Redeemer, the famous statue in Rio de Janeiro. Yasika Adventures Pioneers in Zip-line Adventures in the north coast of the Dominican Republic, we are geared towards nature preservation as well as safety. The park is located within a 30 minute scenic drive from Puerto Plata, which along the way you can enjoy spectacular views of the city and the Atlantic Ocean. Our highly trained staff received their training by technicians from Costa Rica, where the zip lining tour idea originated. Our goal is to make each participant'€™s experience unique. “Trainer for A Day Program - INCREDIBLE--Truly once in a lifetime” Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and CasinoWhen I booked a vacation to Puerto Plata, one of the reasons was to participate in the Dolphin Swim. It is a 30 minute program at Ocean World and costs about $ 165,00 US which included general admission into the park. Then I read about the Trainer for a Day program. For $ 250.00 for a full 8 hour day, I worked directly with the most incredible dolphin trainer, Robinson. I participated in the Dolphin Encounter along with spending time in the water with 4 different dolphins. I learned to check the dolphin's exterior, learned commands that I used, was in the water with the dolphins, prepared food for them and got to brush the teeth of Boomer, the largest male dolphin. I cannot put into words what the day was like. Robinson, the trainer walked me through all of the other animal exhibits and allowed me to asked questions of EACH of the trainers for the sea lions, sharks, birds, and Bengal tigers. Each of the trainers took a great deal of time with me and they answered every question I asked. I cannot really express what the full day experience was, but it was a 15 on a scale of 1 to 10. In addition to the experience itself, the cost included an Ocean Trainer shirt and hat, lunch at the buffet which was delicious ( and the food was actually much better than the resort where I was staying), and two pictures that were taken by their photographer. If you have a full day to spend at the park and you would like a much more hands on role with the dolphins, the Trainer for a Day program is a MUST. It is an experience I will never forget. |
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Apple Vacations Online Quotes & Availability Pleasant Holidays Online Quotes & Availability Booking Engine Puerto Plata is served by Gregorio Luperón International Airport, which lies about 15 km east of the city near the town La Unión. World-famous resorts in Puerto Plata attract droves of European visitors, but Americans are now slowly catching on to the delights of the D.R. Visitors with limited vacation time are often hard-pressed to choose their activities: Golf, tennis, fabulous beaches and horseback riding compete with scuba diving and outstanding sport fishing for marlin, sailfish and dorado. Until the rest of America catches on, the Dominican Republic could be your personal hideaway. Explore the Dominican Republic with Gaviota Tours - Explore the Dominican Republic with Gaviota Tours - Gaviota Tours is a tour operator in Cabarete. The site contains our excursion program,pictures and information about the country as well as practical advise for tourists and many links. The site is in four languages. Dominican Republic Travel - Dominican Republic Travel - Includes an active, unmoderated, uncensored message board and photos of the island. 1UpTravel.com: Dominican Republic - 1UpTravel.com: Dominican Republic - Tourist guide includes an attraction and restaurant guide, with links.
Active Cabarete - Cabarete - Tourist info about Cabarete, Dominican Republic including hotels, villas, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, excursions, restaurants, maps, weather.
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Amber Coast Adventures - Amber Coast Adventures - Tour operator. Offers tours and packages to the North shore of the island, includes a pricing page, photo gallery and contact information. |
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