Puntilla Photowalk Puerto Plata
✨ Discover La Puntilla del Malecón: The Heart of Puerto Plata Tourism ✨
📍 A Place of History, Charm & Stunning Views
La Puntilla del Malecón is one of the most iconic spots in Puerto Plata, blending historical significance, scenic beauty, and cultural charm. Nestled between the Malecón (boardwalk), the historic center, and Taino Bay, this urban gem was redesigned to revitalize the city and boost its tourist appeal.
🌿 A Transformational Project for Puerto Plata
In 2009, the Ministry of Tourism launched an international competition to reimagine La Puntilla, aiming to create a cultural and recreational space for locals and visitors. With over 50 proposals, the winning design prioritized:
✅ Reusing existing structures
✅ Expanding green areas & improving soil permeability
✅ Minimizing vehicle traffic for a pedestrian-friendly space
✅ Panoramic views of the Amber Coast & Mount Isabel de Torres
🎭 The Amphitheater: The Soul of the Park
With a capacity for 4,000 people, the open-air amphitheater is the park’s centerpiece, using natural topography for its seating. Other highlights include:
✔ La Poza del Castillo – A beloved children’s play area
✔ Scenic Lookouts – Breathtaking views from the lighthouse
✔ Sports zones & playgrounds
✔ Custom-designed urban furniture (benches, sun loungers, signage)
🚶♂️ Connecting Key Landmarks in Puerto Plata
La Puntilla is part of a sustainable tourist circuit, linking:
🔹 The Malecón (Boardwalk)
🔹 Luperón Park
🔹 Independence Square
🔹 Mercado Nuevo (New Market)
🔹 Taino Bay Cruise Port
📍 How to Get There?
Location on Map
🌍 A Legacy for the Future
This project not only enhances Puerto Plata’s beauty but also strengthens its cultural identity and tourism potential. Visit La Puntilla del Malecón and discover why it’s a must-see on the Amber Coast!
The project is part of the strategic plan to relaunch Puerto Plata as a tourist destination, which includes, in addition to the intervention in La Puntilla, the vehicular and pedestrian adaptation of the streets of the historic center (which includes paving with cobblestones, the redefinition of the direction of the roads and the undergrounding of cables), the opening of the New Market and the improvement of urban infrastructures.
Constructive process
The project began with the location of the different elements of street furniture and the different areas. The earthworks were carried out cautiously, to avoid unnecessary damage to the natural environment.
Integration of the urban park and amphitheater of Puerto Plata
The urban park and the Puntilla amphitheater are integrated into the sustainable city project of Puerto Plata, complementing other points of the city to achieve a sustainable urban tourist circuit, for the Puerto Plata native and the visitor. These entertainment points are: the Mercado Nuevo, Luperón Park, La Puntilla, Eugenio María de Hostos Park, Plaza Independencia, Regalado Park and the boardwalk.
The design enhances the connection with the boardwalk and the historic center, and is committed to a park for pedestrians, so the presence of vehicles was minimized as much as possible. Paved areas were reduced to obtain the maximum surface area of green areas and improve soil permeability.
In the extensive project the following areas are distinguished:
Access. The entrance to the park is defined by the presence of five ceibas that welcome the visitor and accompany them as they enter the enclosure.
The Pool. In this sector, special attention is paid to the Poza del Castillo, a place very loved by the people of Puerto Plata for being one of the favorite play places for the little ones. Cave. Hidden by the vegetation in the west area is the parking area.
Amphitheater. With capacity for more than 4,000 people, the open-air amphitheater is undoubtedly the star element of the new park. The design takes advantage of the topography to create the stands.
Tip. The tip area is maintained as a green area, with a minimum of pavement.
Various areas of rooms and viewpoints are integrated with the new sports and children's play equipment. The lighting, children's games and urban furniture designed especially for La Puntilla (benches and sun loungers, trash cans, signage) are distributed throughout the complex to allow better use and enjoyment of the park.
