Puerto Plata

• 4h

Your local guide will meet you at the agreed meeting point and your shore excursion to Amber Cove can begin. The first destination of today’s excursion is the Pico Isabel de Torres mountain. During the bus journey you will be informed on Puerto Plata and the island straight away. Once at the foot of the mountain, you will continue your ride in the cable car. You can enjoy the wonderful view already during the drive. At the summit of the 793-meter-high mountain offers you a spectacular view of the city and the entire area. In addition to the tropical vegetation and a wonderful botanical garden, you can also admire the Jesus statue, which will remind you of the statue of Rio de Janeiro. Use your stay for numerous photos to capture the beautiful panorama. Afterwards, the tour takes you to the historic centre of Puerto Plata. Together with your tour guide you will see the famous San Felipe Cathedral and the typical Victorian houses. Take a look around and use the time to buy souvenirs. As the grand finale of your shore excursion, you will visit the fortress “Fuerte de San Felipe”, built in the mid-16th century to keep pirates off the coast. Even today, it is considered one of the oldest military forts from the colonial era in the region. During your visit, you will receive many interesting facts and insights into the storey. After this varied excursion, it’s time to return to your ship.