La Carihuela Beach

Puerto Plata


The best bar along the Malecón does a killer churrasco, and hosts live merengue bands and DJs on the weekend. The most popular libations are mojitos and margaritas.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Puerto Plata attractions

1. Brugal Rum Plant

0.77 MILES

The country's most famous rum distillery offers 30-minute tours from a 2nd-floor gangway, during which visitors learn the history and process of rum…

2. Malecón

1.31 MILES

The completely paved Malecón (also known as Av General Luperón and Av Circunvalación Norte) runs along the shore. There are a handful of restaurants, as…

3. Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperón

1.36 MILES

The life and times of native-born son and independence leader Gregorio Luperón are impressively fleshed out inside this beautifully restored, pale-green,…

4. Museo del Ambar Dominicano

1.38 MILES

The colonial-era building houses a collection of amber exhibits. These exhibits include valuable pieces with such rare inclusions as a small 50-million…

5. Galería de Ambar

1.44 MILES

Despite its unfortunate location, housed in a rundown office-like building, there are informative exhibits on the history of amber mining in the DR as…

6. Casa de la Cultura

1.44 MILES

In addition to dance and music workshops, the center often showcases work by Dominican artists in its 1st-floor gallery.

7. Iglesia San Felipe

1.48 MILES

This twin-steepled church was completely renovated following a devastating hurricane in 1988. Check out the small but beautiful Italian stained-glass…

8. Fuerte de San Felipe

1.82 MILES

Located right on the bay, at the western end of the Malecón, the fort is the only remnant of Puerto Plata’s early colonial days. Built in the mid-16th…