Landmark· Puerto Plata· Other Caribbean

Puerto Plata Malecón

19° 48.1′ N · 70° 41.3′ W · approximate

Puerto Plata's long seafront boulevard of named city beaches, bars and a bike lane, running from the fort toward Long Beach. Locals call it the most beautiful malecón in the country.

Practical

Position approx: a point on the city seafront east of Fortaleza San Felipe, not a surveyed spot. Good for sunrise or evening strolls, sunset drinks and the Puerto Plata Carnival events held along it (GoDominicanRepublic). Combine with the fort and the cable car on a shore day from Ocean World Marina.

Best for

A city evening ashore