Puerto Plata Prices & Travel Costs

Last Updated: Dec 2021

On the northern coast of the Dominican Republic is the large city of Puerto Plata that is home to several clusters of affordable resorts that are very popular with Europeans and Americans.

Is Puerto Plata Expensive or Cheap?

Serving as a very popular destination for both Americans and Europeans, Puerto Plata offers lots of cheap beach side Caribbean resorts, including those that offer all-inclusive packages. Lounging the beach and nightlife are popular here, as well as eating out. Though you can snorkel and scuba dive as well, more people choose to relax at the beach or spa.

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Travel Costs to Puerto Plata

Population 150,000
Area 150,000
Timezone UTC-4
Currency Dominican Peso
1 USD = 1 USD
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Accommodation Costs in Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata Hotel Seasons

Puerto Plata Hotel Prices

Rating Price(USD)
starstarstarstarstar-
starstarstarstarstar29.00 - 72.00
starstarstarstarstar38.00 - 143.00
starstarstarstarstar60.00 - 125.00
starstarstarstarstar280.00 - 280.00

Puerto Plata Hostels Prices

Type Price(USD)
Hostel Bed-

Puerto Plata Attractions Prices

Best tours in Puerto Plata

Location Description Type Price(USD)
Ocean WorldThis rate includes shows and lunch. The admission rate includes hotel pickup as well.
adult
69.00
Zipline and Horseback Riding TourCombine two adventures in one as you zipline through the trees before hopping on the back of a horse for a ride through the jungle.
child
adult
60.00
75.00
Snorkel CruiseSail around on a catamaran before hopping into the water to snorkel your way around a beach.
3 to 12
adult
42.00
85.00

Puerto Plata Food and Drink Prices

Food Type Description Price(USD)
Local BreakfastBoth inside and outside of your hotel you'll find local breakfast specialties including mashed platanos, a banana like fruit. 2.00 - 5.00
Local LunchFish and other meats are a lunch time favorite served in soups and sandwiches. 4.00 - 7.00
Local DinnerFish soup is a great dinner choice if you're looking to try a local dish. 8.00 - 14.00
BeerPresidente, the local beer is found at most dining locations including all-inclusive resorts. 2.00 - 4.00

Puerto Plata Transport Prices

Getting to Puerto Plata

Getting around Puerto Plata

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When to visit Puerto Plata

Temperature and rainfall

Month High F Low F Precip (inches)
January83684.4
February83671.4
March85682.8
April86711.7
May88721.5
June90740.6
July91741.6
August92741.5
September91741.5
October89731.9
November86714.0
December85693.2

Puerto Plata Weather advice

Sunrise and sunset

21 Mar6:43am6:51pm
21 Jun6:04am7:19pm
21 Sep6:28am6:37pm
21 Dec7:07am6:08pm

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