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Excursions
Attractions
Whenever anyone stays with Anguins we like to ensure they have the best trip imaginable. That is why we arrange excursions for anyone staying with us to the best attractions around Puero Plata. For anyone interested in going on these trips they just need to simply speak to their representative to find out full details and price.
Paradise Island
Paradise Island is a small island surrounded by coral. This is a great snorkelling spot as is the only coral island in Dominican Republic. Beautiful, clear, turquoise waters where the fish will even eat banana out of your hands.
We offer a VIP trip where you will be whisked off to Paradise Island by speedboat, have your own snorkel guide show you the beauties of the coral. Lunch will be provided at the unspoilt beach of the waterfront fishing village. You will be given the option of going to other nearby spots such as the father and son cigar-rolling team or the nearby mangroves. Monster Truck Safari
Take a trip through the Dominican with this safari through plantations, fruit farms, village schools and other lesser seen sights. There are plenty of surprises along the way and good opportunities to buy cheap local rum and lovely home-made souvenirs. Ocean World Adventure ParkThis large, new marine theme park offers interactive experiences such as swimming with bottlenose dolphins in the world’s largest dolphin lagoon, feeding stingrays, exploring an artificial reef and getting close to sharks in the world’s first shark interaction pool. Guests have the opportunity to experience a rainforest complete with waterfalls, beaches, lagoons and wildlife. Birds, iguanas, lizards, frogs, snakes, fish and tigers will captivate park visitors. Also, ask about the ‘Magical Nights Show’ at Ocean World’s casino. There will be Caribbean grooves and dancing and an amazing light show, all set in the state of the art casino building. Quad Biking
Take a four-hour tour through Puerto Plata on quad bike. Full training is provided. White Water RaftingTackle the rapids on the Yaque Del Norte for an exhilarating day out. This is the longest river in the Caribbean and offers both easy stretches and challenging rapids, offering a range from class II to class IV rapids, and so perfect for beginners or seasoned pros. Even if not a big fan of rapids this is a great opportunity to see some of the most breathtaking scenery you could hope for in the Caribbean. City Sightseeing TourThere’s no better way to find out the true spirit of a city than be shown around by one of the locals. On our tour we’ll show you all the major sights and beaches, such as Playa Dorada (Golden Beach) or the beautiful Loma Isabel de Torres, and we’ll impart a little of the local knowledge, some of the lesser-known places or up-and-coming hotspots.
Kitesurfing
Cabarete is consider one of the ten best spots in the world for windsurfing and its the 3rd in kiteboarding. Cabarete is an excellent site for all levels of windsurfing and Kiteboarding. You'll find nice flat water on the inside and a wall of reef on the outside that creates a great break. No hazards in Cabarete, so feel free to waterstart. Windsurfing gear rental centers are all over the bay, and numerous kiteboarding schools and launch spots. Kitesurfers are mostly at Kitebeach or at Bozo beach, versurs the windsurfers use the main bay. Surfing happends at Playa Encuentro 4 miles to the west of Cabarete. If you like Laser sailing they have it too. The water temperature is a balmy 27°C (81°F) all year so you can leave your bulky wetsuit at home. A lycra top or rashguard will help protect from the Caribbean sun.
Islabon Jungle River Tour Located
about three miles east of Cabarete, the Islabon Jungle River Tour
allows kids to explore the Islabon river area by boat and walk through
jungle trails to a mini zoo that includes iguanas, snakes, turtles,
ravens and North American crocodiles. The tour includes an informative
chat about the nature found in the area. Aqua Center, Puerto PlataLocated
less than a mile from Sosúa, this water sport and diving center has a
variety of trained instructors who can meet the needs of divers and
snorkelers at any level. The Discovery Scuba program allows families to
explore the underwater world together, while an Aqua Center
professional takes pictures. Children must be at least 10 years old to
become a certified diver. Outback SafariTour the Dominican countryside, visit fruit plantations and sugarcane
fields, rum and cigar-making factories and a real Dominican family home. Isabel de Torres Scientific ReserveA subtropical mountain reserve, home to a plethora of colorful bird
life, including the Hispaniolan parrot and the red-tailed hawk, is a
must for nature and bird lovers. Banco de la Plata SanctuaryA marine mammal sanctuary, situated 66 feet below sea level, this
area is a protected breeding ground for humpback whales. Mating season
from December till April.
Beaches Playa Dorada Located just east of Puerto Plata at the foot of the largest all-inclusive resort complex in the world, Playa Dorada is protected by reefs and features golf, sand and warm waters. Playa Cofresi Just a few minutes west of Puerto Plata lays one of the most breathtaking beaches in the Dominican Republic named for the pirate Roberto Cofresi. While Playa Cofresi is wonderful for sun-bathing, the waters provide excellent bodysurfing and boogie-boarding opportunities with its choppier waters. Cabarete Adventure seekers will fall in love with Cabarete. One of the top five kite-boarding and windsurfing beaches in the world. Cabarete’s beach (often called Kite Beach) annually hosts an array of international championships. On any given day, visitors to the area will see the sky filled with hundreds of colorful kites carrying amateur and pro riders through the surf. Playa Sosúa Located on a crescent-shaped bay, Playa Sosúa is a postcard perfect beach. Featuring a backdrop of towering cliffs, the waters here are calm, clear and a deep shade of turquoise. Playa Sosúa is perhaps one of the Caribbean’s most popular beaches. With so much to do – shopping or eating in Sosúa, snorkeling or even taking a glass bottom boat tour, Playa Sosúa is worth the visit. Playa GrandeAt 1.5 miles long, Playa Grande, located near Luperon, is one of the longest beaches on the north coast. However, the beach is impressive not only for its size but also its breathtaking beauty. Playa Punta Rucia West of Puerto Plata and just off the beaten path, Playa Punta Rucia boasts white sandy beaches and beautiful mountain views. Popular with snorkelers due to the presence of a large coral reef just off the shore, Playa Punta Rucia offers a small selection of restaurants and bars as well as a peaceful lagoon that is good for bird-watching. Attractions Victorian architecture in Central ParkAround 150 late 19th and early 20th century preserved edifices housing homes and public buildings with gingerbread motifs, wooden lace filigree and pastel colors. The best collection is right around Central Park. San Felipe Fort Built by the Spaniards in the 16th century on the waterfront to fend off pirates. The 2000 square meter fort is the oldest standing edifice in Puerto Plata and the only remnant of the colonial time architecture. It overlooks the statue of General Gregorio Luperon, hero of the war that restored the rule of the country to the Dominicans from the Spanish. Puerto Plata LighthouseBuilt in 1879 it was restored in 2002 with a grant from the World Monuments Fund that valued this 24.4 meter high rare cast iron tower, only one of very few still standing in the Americas. Brugal Rum FactoryThe largest in the Dominican Republic and third largest producer of sugar cane rum. A tour can be taken to observe part of the manufacturing process. The tour ends with a daiquiri tasting and the opportunity to purchase the finer quality rums at best prices. Amber Museum Located in a 1919 built mansion, the Amber museum shows off one of the better collections of amber anywhere in the world. See the mosquito-encased amber that Steven Spielberg used in the film Jurassic Park or a 42.5 centimeter lizard fossil, or the biggest bio-inclusion feather fossil in the world. Taino Art Museum Visit this museum for insights into the lives of the settlers of the island when Columbus and the Spaniards arrived. Festivals Puerto Plata has two major festivals each year, the Cultural festival, which is held during the third week of June and the Merengue Festival the first week of October. Both festivals are worth attending if you happen to be there while it is being celebrated. The Cultural Festival offers an insight into the colorful Dominican culture with folk music, traditional African tribal dances, salsa and merengue and many crafts exhibits by local artists. The biggest celebration the Merengue Festival. The Malecón (the seaside boulevard which stretches three miles along the Atlantic coast) is closed and vendors set up booths on both sides of the street selling a variety of homemade goods to eat, drink or wear. A huge stage is erected at one end of the Malecón for concerts by famous merengue singers. The festival is a good representation of the Dominican culture and passion for the merengue. Dominican Jazz Festival is an international Jazz festival held in October on the weekend of the Columbus holiday in Santiago, Playa Dorada and Sosúa. For more information visit www.drjazzfestival.com
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