Puerto Plata
North-coast cruise port and Amber Cove: waterfalls, adventure parks and mountain ecolodges.
Puerto Plata · Photo: William Finn / Pexels
Puerto Plata and Sosúa on the north coast offer the 27 Charcos de Damajagua, ziplines, Ocean World and beachfront wedding venues, with cruise ports at Amber Cove and Taino Bay.
Highlights
- ✓ 27 Charcos de Damajagua
- ✓ Ziplines and wildlife parks
- ✓ Beachfront venues in Sosúa
- ✓ Mountain ecolodge stays
Featured listings
The 27 Waterfalls
27 Charcos de Damajagua tour operator · Imbert, Puerto Plata
The 27 Waterfalls is a 27 charcos de damajagua tour operator in Imbert, Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata).
Ocean Village Deluxe
Resort & wedding venue · Sosúa
Ocean Village Deluxe is a resort & wedding venue in Sosúa (Puerto Plata).
Tubagua Ecolodge
Mountain ecolodge · Tubagua, Puerto Plata
Tubagua Ecolodge is a mountain ecolodge in Tubagua, Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata).
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Iguana Mama Shore Excursions
Shore excursions · Puerto Plata
Iguana Mama Shore Excursions is a shore excursions in Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata).
Ocean World Adventure Park
Marine adventure park · Cofresí, Puerto Plata
Ocean World Adventure Park is a marine adventure park in Cofresí, Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata).
Waterfront Playa Alicia
Restaurant, villas & event venue · Sosúa
Waterfront Playa Alicia is a restaurant, villas & event venue in Sosúa (Puerto Plata).
Monkey Jungle
Zipline & monkey sanctuary · Sosúa
Monkey Jungle is a zipline & monkey sanctuary in Sosúa (Puerto Plata).
Why Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata (officially San Felipe de Puerto Plata) is the capital of its province and a major north-coast port, with the Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada resort areas east of the city. Cruise ships call at Amber Cove in Maimón and at Taino Bay, and the city's aerial tramway, the first in the Caribbean, climbs Pico Isabel de Torres, a 793 m mountain inside the city. Sosúa, with the Gregorio Luperón airport (POP), and Cabarete are a short drive east.
The area's headline excursion is the 27 Charcos de Damajagua near Imbert, a series of waterfalls and natural pools you climb, jump and slide through. The official Damajagua FAQ estimates about 2.5 to 3 hours for the first 7 charcos and 4 to 5 hours for all 27.
Excursions, weddings and stays
27 Waterfalls lists its 7 Waterfalls Jump & Slide from US$89 per person, plus the full 27-charco hike, a zipline combo and cruise packages with pickup at Amber Cove and Taino Bay. Iguana Mama runs licensed shore excursions for both cruise ports, including Damajagua, ATV, a city tour and a beach party. Ocean World in Cofresí offers dolphin, sea lion and shark encounters and day passes, and Monkey Jungle is near Sosúa.
For weddings, Sosúa has two beachfront options: Playa Alicia Waterfront hosts weddings, events and meetings with beach, terrace and indoor spaces, and Ocean Village Deluxe offers a beachfront gazebo and restaurant venues. For a quieter stay, Tubagua Ecolodge sits in the hills with eco rooms and healthy meals.
Tips for cruise passengers
If you arrive by ship, book an excursion that includes port pickup and states its return time, and leave a buffer before all-aboard. 27 Waterfalls and Iguana Mama both list cruise-specific packages for Amber Cove and Taino Bay.
Family-friendly picks
Monkey Jungle near Sosúa lists a Monkey Jungle Experience at US$50 per adult and US$40 per child (3–11), and a zip line at US$80/US$70, cash only; it is closed on Sundays from April 19, 2026. Ocean World offers a shallow-water Dolphin Encounter suitable for non-swimmers and a Day Pass with pools and snorkeling.
| Listing | Type | Details (as published) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Waterfalls | Waterfalls | 7 Waterfalls Jump & Slide from US$89; cruise pickup |
| Iguana Mama | Shore excursions | Damajagua, ATV, city tour, beach party |
| Ocean World | Marine park | Dolphin, sea lion & shark encounters |
| Playa Alicia Waterfront | Wedding venue | Beach, terrace & indoor spaces |
| Ocean Village Deluxe | Wedding venue | Beachfront gazebo, restaurants |
Related pages
Sources: 27waterfalls.com · iguanamama.com · oceanworld.net · playaalicia.com · oceanvillagedeluxe.com · saltosdeladamajagua.com · en.wikipedia.org
FAQ
Is Monkey Jungle cash only?
Yes. Monkey Jungle near Sosúa lists its prices as cash only (no credit cards), from US$50 per adult for the Monkey Jungle Experience.
How long does the 27 Charcos take?
The official Damajagua FAQ estimates 2.5–3 hours for 7 charcos and 4–5 hours for all 27.
How much is a 27 Charcos tour?
27 Waterfalls lists its 7 Waterfalls Jump & Slide from US$89 per person.
Which cruise ports serve Puerto Plata?
Amber Cove in Maimón and Taino Bay; several operators we list offer port pickup.
Where can I get married near Puerto Plata?
In Sosúa, Playa Alicia Waterfront and Ocean Village Deluxe both host beachfront weddings.
Is there a cable car?
Yes. Puerto Plata's aerial tramway, the first in the Caribbean, climbs Pico Isabel de Torres (793 m).
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