INDEPENDENCE CENTRAL PARK, PUERTO PLATA

Enjoy the unique Central Park of Puerto Plata, a reference in Puerto Plata’s leisure and social life

Visiting Puerto Plata’s Historical Center is much like traveling back in the time to the late 19th century.

You will encounter beautiful Victorian- style homes brimming with charm, color and history. Today they have transformed into bars, shop, art galleries and other businesses.

You can also visit the cathedral San Felipe Apostol, Central Park, where you can feed the pigeons, City Hall, the iconic two-story Victorian Gazebo, the colorful Umbrella Street, where you can take magazine cover-worthy photos and many other delighful points of interest.

ABOUT INDEPENDENCE CENTRAL PARK, PUERTO PLATA

Panoramic view of the Central Park or Plaza Independencia of the City of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, built in 1872.

Its emblematic Glorieta is observed, a gift from the Provisional President of the Republic General Gregorio Luperon, moments in which the city of Puerto Plata was briefly the Capital of the Republic.
Postcard image of the year 1918. Source : By Näytä lisää

The Central Park of Puerto Plata has turned into the most popular meeting point in Puerto Plata. This beautiful park is also known as Independence Square.

Thanks to its history, this park is a national symbol, it was constructed as a tribute to general Luperón, who offered this beautiful park to the city of Puerto Plata, when it was the Dominican capital city.

Another attraction of the park is its privileged location, because it is surrounded by historical buildings like St. Philip the Apostle Cathedral, the House of Culture or the City Council. It must be taken into account that the park is encircled by a wide range of restaurants and bars, where you can have a refreshing cocktail or “tostones”, the typical Dominican snack.   

Puerto Plata’s Central Park is the perfect place to discover the Dominican culture and customs, because it is the most lively and bustling area.

NEAR TO OCEAN WORLD ADVENTURE PARK

You are in the center of the city where the places of interest are close and you can get there by crossing a corner, enjoy every moment with your family or your partner, show your photos to your friends of our beautiful Puerto Plata.

• Teleferico
• Espigon Cigar Factory
• Independence Central Park
• Isabel de Torres National Park
• Calle De Las Sombrillas
• El Rincon Del Cafe
• Paso Peatonal de Melosa
• Amber Museum
• Fortaleza San Felipe
• Gregorio Luperon Museum
• Paseo Dona Blanca

WHERE TO STAY, PUERTO PLATA

Choosing where to stay in Puerto Plata is very simple, if you are looking for 3 to 5 star hotels they are available for you, if you are looking for comfortable and safe cheap hotels you will also find them, we will leave you a list of 5 star hotels and cheap hotels so that you can make the right decision .

Where to Stay in Puerto Plata

We recommend these resorts around Puerto Plata for the best experience, regardless of your budget:

INDEPENDENCE CENTRAL PARK, PUERTO PLATA - VIDEO

INDEPENDENCE CENTRAL PARK, PUERTO PLATA - FAQ's

• What is the entrance fee to Independence Central Park, Puerto Plata?

  There is no cost, you can enter and take photos.

• What can be done in the Independence Central Park?

  You will encounter beautiful Victorian- style homes brimming with charm, color and history. Today they have transformed into bars, shop, art galleries and other businesses.

• Independence Central Park is safe for the family?

  Not only in the Independence Central Park, security throughout Puerto Plata is very safe, you can walk safely if you have any questions you can ask any Politur security personnel.

• How can I get to Independence Central Park, Puerto Plata?

  It is very easy to get to the place, it all depends on where you are, most routes pass near the City Center, you just have to tell it that you are going to the "Central Park, Please" and after you arrive you are two corners away. destination, you can also download the app Travelerd: Family Travel Guide, travel with your GPS and find the places that are close to you.

• What is the Independence Central Park, Puerto Plata?

  The Central Park of Puerto Plata has turned into the most popular meeting point in Puerto Plata. This beautiful park is also known as Independence Square.