Astuto Travel shares why a trip up Puerto Plata’s nearby mountain will make for an exciting fall journey.
A vacation in the beautiful seaside town of Puerto Plata means enjoying the warm Caribbean, sandy beaches, and cold drinks. Astuto Travel also recommends visitors take the opportunity to travel away from the city to experience the gorgeous natural beauty of the Dominican Republic fully. One of the best ways to do this is by visiting Isabel de Torres, the nearby mountain. Here are the top three reasons to take a few hours up the hill.
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1. Cable car ride
The only cable car in the Caribbean, the Puerto Plata cable car takes visitors to the peak of Isabel de Torres, which is located in the south of Puerto Plata. The ride allows for a slow, scenic journey to the mountain top. This means tourists will have ample time to take photos as they ascend from Puerto Plata to Isabel de Torres. The cable car, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, costs approximately USD 10.00 for adults and $4.50 for children 5 to 10 years old. Children under five ride for free.
2. Christ the Redeemer
Once on the peak, tourists can visit an old fortress, atop which stands the “Christ the Redeemer” statue. The statue was erected in 1970 atop the fort to encourage tourism. The statue was declared a sister statue of Brazil’s world-famous Corcovado statue that stands over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At its base, tourists can find religious shops restaurants, and other goods for sale.
3. Natural beauty
From the mountaintop, visitors can take in breathtaking views of the ocean and the surrounding area of Puerto Plata. Isabel de Torres has also been declared a nature reserve due to the great variety of flora and fauna, so visitors can see tropical gardens, hidden caves, and natural springs and streams. The tropical garden is home to many birds, including Cigua Palmera, Guaraguao, Nightingale, Carrao, Dove, Hummingbird, Zumbador, and other beautiful mountain birds. If people hike up or around the hill, they may also find the rare green lizard, Dominican parrot, geckos, tree frogs, turkey vultures, wild orchids, etc.
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