Travel Guide to Malecón de Puerto Plata

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from the Cibao Valley, start by getting onto the main road (Carretera Duarte) towards Puerto Plata. The most common route is to follow Carretera Duarte (DR-1) north, which will take you through the beautiful landscape of the Cibao region. Once you reach Puerto Plata, continue on Avenida 27 de Febrero until you see signs for Malecón (the waterfront). Turn onto Av. Independencia, which will lead you directly to Malecón de Puerto Plata. Look for parking options near the waterfront area. Note that parking might incur a fee, which can range from 50 to 100 DOP.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach Malecón de Puerto Plata via public transportation, take a bus from your location within the Cibao Valley to Puerto Plata. Major bus companies like Caribe Tours and Metro offer regular services. Buses depart from La Vega and Santiago to Puerto Plata, with ticket prices typically around 200 - 400 DOP, depending on your departure city. Once you arrive at the Puerto Plata bus terminal, you can catch a local taxi or a moto concho (motorcycle taxi) to Malecón de Puerto Plata. The ride should cost about 100 DOP for the moto concho or around 200 DOP for a taxi.

• Shared Taxi

  Another option is to take a shared taxi (carro público) from various towns in the Cibao Valley directly to Puerto Plata. These taxis leave when full and are a convenient way to travel. The cost is usually around 300 DOP per person. Once you arrive in Puerto Plata, ask the driver to drop you off at Malecón de Puerto Plata, or use a local taxi service from the drop-off point to the waterfront, which should cost about 100 DOP.