Puerto Plata Province · Dominican Republic
Luperon pto pta travel guide
Luperon pto pta is a city in Puerto Plata Province, Dominican Republic, home to about 338,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- POP14 km · Gregorio Luperon International Airport
- Currency
- DOPDominican peso
- Time zone
- America/Santo Domingo
- Language
- Spanish
About
About Luperon pto pta
Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata; (French: Port-de-Plate) is a major coastal city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the Puerto Plata Province. The city is a major trading port as well as a tourism hub; Puerto Plata has resorts such as Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada, which are located east of the city proper.
The province of Puerto Plata not only has beaches, natural monuments, water sports, treasures tourist attractions for all tastes, areas but it is also an important part of the adventure, maritime parks and historical island’s history. The first European visitor was Christopher Columbus January 12, 1493, on his first trip, and Monte de la Plata, because its top was, and remains, crowned with clouds that make it appear with that silver color. Hence the Columbus, who arrived at its shores on called the current Loma Isabel de Torres as name of Puerto Plata.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Luperon pto pta
See
- Cristo Redentor
- Fortaleza San Felipe
- Live Music
- House of Culture
- Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle
- Umbrella Street
Do
Rent a lounge chair if you really want to appreciate Puerto Plata's beaches; if you don't, the Dominican people will ask you all day long if you want to rent a chair from them. The only advantage to being extremely patient and tolerant is their prices drop down with the time! But as everything else, chair rental prices are also negotiable.
- Puerto Plata public beach
- Private RIU beach
- Water sports and excursions
- Catamaran tour
- Charcos de Damajagua
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When to go
The best time to visit Luperon pto pta
Luperon pto pta has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; November is the wettest, with about 269 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Luperon pto pta: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cibao International Airport (STI, 45 km) and Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 116 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
There are several options for local transportation between the city proper and the surrounding hotels and resorts. Taxis are the most expensive option and not really more secure than other choices. Buses are slower, but the cheapest, and, once you understand the routes, the easiest way to get around. Guaguas are simple minivan for normally 7-8 persons that are often overcrowded.
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POP · Gregorio Luperon International Airport
STI · Cibao International Airport
AZS · Samaná El Catey International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Luperon pto pta
Eat
If you are staying at an all-inclusive resort, chances are that you will have a wide array of foods to choose from. Be adventurous and try some local foods like mashed platanos (starchy banana-like fruit), okra, Yuca (a starchy, sweet, potato-like vegetable), and lots of avocado.
Drink
If you are staying at an all-inclusive, chances are that your alcohol is included. Presidente and Presidente Light are the local lagers. They're a bit underwhelming, but on a hot, muggy Caribbean day, they can hit the spot. Dominican rum, on the other hand, is world class. Brugal and Barceló are both great for both mixing or sipping. There are other Dominican brands of rum, such as Macorix, but Brugal and Barceló are widely considered the best and are much more popular. For non-alcoholic beverages, try the fresh coconut milk.
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Questions
Luperon pto pta: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Luperon pto pta?
Luperon pto pta has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; November is the wettest, with about 269 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Luperon pto pta?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 14 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cibao International Airport (STI, 45 km) and Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 116 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Luperon pto pta?
Dominican peso (DOP).
Nearby
Destinations near Luperon pto pta
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.