Puerto Plata Half-Day City Tour Including Macorix House of Rum and Cathedral of San Felipe
by Aribel and Yeury Puerto Plata Travel. DR
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This bus tour of Puerto Plata lasts about 3 to 4 hours and visits several key locations in the city. The tour begins with a 35-minute stop at the Macorix House of Rum, a museum founded in 1899 by the Carrión family that highlights the history of rum production in the Dominican Republic. Next, the group will visit a prominent scenic viewpoint in the city for 15 minutes to take photos. The tour continues with a 30-minute visit to the Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle, a Catholic church located next to Central Park known for its significant history and architecture. Afterward, there is a 15-minute walk through the Paseo de Doña Blanca, a narrow alley painted pink in honor of the city's first hotel founder. A 10-minute stop in the upper part of Puerto Plata allows guests to enjoy a city view. The tour then includes a 25-minute visit to the Fifi Jewelry and Cigar Store, where visitors can observe cigar making and have the chance to smoke a cigar. Following this is a 30-minute stop at the Del Oro Chocolate Factory to learn about the local cocoa industry and chocolate production. The final stop is a 30-minute visit to the Malecon area, including views of the San Felipe Fortress from outside, the Puerto Plata Amphitheater, and the ocean. The bus is equipped with air conditioning, onboard WiFi, bottled water, and carbonated beverages for guest comfort throughout the trip.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Macorix House of Rum
Macorix House of Rum is a historic museum established in 1899 by the Carrión family from San Pedro de Macorís, a town known for artists and sugar cane. Over 110 years later, Ron Macorix became part of the Vinícola del Norte family in Puerto Plata, connecting two important rum-producing regions in the Dominican Republic.
35 min
City Viewpoint
This spot is among the city's most visually attractive places. Many tourists visit daily to enjoy the scenery and capture photographs.
15 min
Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle
The Cathedral of Puerto Plata, also called San Felipe Apóstol, is a notable Catholic church located on Calle José del Carmen Ariza 36, next to Central Park. This 30-minute visit allows guests to see the historic temple, an important landmark in the city and province of Puerto Plata.
30 min
Paseo de Dona Blanca
Paseo de Doña Blanca is a small alley in central Puerto Plata painted entirely pink. It honors the founder of the city’s first hotel, the Europa hotel, and the stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Puerto Plata Province
This 10-minute stop in the upper part of the city provides a view of Puerto Plata, offering a pleasing perspective of the area.
10 min
Fifi Jewelry And Cigar Store
The cigar factory here is one of the most notable in Puerto Plata. Visitors spend 25 minutes watching the cigar-making process and can try smoking a cigar. The jewelry store next door is well maintained and staffed by professionals.
25 min
Del Oro Chocolate Factory
This factory is known for chocolate production in the Dominican Republic. The 30-minute visit includes learning about cocoa cultivation, processing, and export, with much of the chocolate going to the US and Europe.
30 min
Malecon Puerto Plata
The tour ends with a 30-minute stop at the Malecon area, viewing the San Felipe Fortress from outside, the Puerto Plata Amphitheater, and the ocean.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Puerto Plata Half-Day City Tour Including Macorix House of Rum and Cathedral of San Felipe
by Aribel and Yeury Puerto Plata Travel. DR
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This bus tour of Puerto Plata lasts about 3 to 4 hours and visits several key locations in the city. The tour begins with a 35-minute stop at the Macorix House of Rum, a museum founded in 1899 by the Carrión family that highlights the history of rum production in the Dominican Republic. Next, the group will visit a prominent scenic viewpoint in the city for 15 minutes to take photos. The tour continues with a 30-minute visit to the Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle, a Catholic church located next to Central Park known for its significant history and architecture. Afterward, there is a 15-minute walk through the Paseo de Doña Blanca, a narrow alley painted pink in honor of the city's first hotel founder. A 10-minute stop in the upper part of Puerto Plata allows guests to enjoy a city view. The tour then includes a 25-minute visit to the Fifi Jewelry and Cigar Store, where visitors can observe cigar making and have the chance to smoke a cigar. Following this is a 30-minute stop at the Del Oro Chocolate Factory to learn about the local cocoa industry and chocolate production. The final stop is a 30-minute visit to the Malecon area, including views of the San Felipe Fortress from outside, the Puerto Plata Amphitheater, and the ocean. The bus is equipped with air conditioning, onboard WiFi, bottled water, and carbonated beverages for guest comfort throughout the trip.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Macorix House of Rum
Macorix House of Rum is a historic museum established in 1899 by the Carrión family from San Pedro de Macorís, a town known for artists and sugar cane. Over 110 years later, Ron Macorix became part of the Vinícola del Norte family in Puerto Plata, connecting two important rum-producing regions in the Dominican Republic.
35 min
City Viewpoint
This spot is among the city's most visually attractive places. Many tourists visit daily to enjoy the scenery and capture photographs.
15 min
Cathedral of St. Philip The Apostle
The Cathedral of Puerto Plata, also called San Felipe Apóstol, is a notable Catholic church located on Calle José del Carmen Ariza 36, next to Central Park. This 30-minute visit allows guests to see the historic temple, an important landmark in the city and province of Puerto Plata.
30 min
Paseo de Dona Blanca
Paseo de Doña Blanca is a small alley in central Puerto Plata painted entirely pink. It honors the founder of the city’s first hotel, the Europa hotel, and the stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Puerto Plata Province
This 10-minute stop in the upper part of the city provides a view of Puerto Plata, offering a pleasing perspective of the area.
10 min
Fifi Jewelry And Cigar Store
The cigar factory here is one of the most notable in Puerto Plata. Visitors spend 25 minutes watching the cigar-making process and can try smoking a cigar. The jewelry store next door is well maintained and staffed by professionals.
25 min
Del Oro Chocolate Factory
This factory is known for chocolate production in the Dominican Republic. The 30-minute visit includes learning about cocoa cultivation, processing, and export, with much of the chocolate going to the US and Europe.
30 min
Malecon Puerto Plata
The tour ends with a 30-minute stop at the Malecon area, viewing the San Felipe Fortress from outside, the Puerto Plata Amphitheater, and the ocean.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.