| The majority of Puerto Plata's all-inclusive resorts | | | | fun and make some new friends. |
| will offer at least a small boutique or two, along | | | | Several spots are located on El Maceon, Puerto |
| with several nightspots ranging from small bars to | | | | Plata's ocean-side promenade that encompasses |
| exhilarating dance clubs. While some guests may | | | | Fort San Felipe. La Barrica attracts visitors who |
| be happy to stay within the resort and take | | | | are looking for a more authentic Dominican |
| advantage of the excellent amenities, it really is | | | | experience than that which can be found in the |
| worth getting out, mixing with the locals, and | | | | more westernized bars. This bohemian nightspot |
| exploring all that Puerto Plata has to offer. | | | | comes alive after 11pm with plenty of Latin and |
| The area consists of three main resort towns, | | | | Caribbean-inspired music, with the atmosphere |
| Puerto Plata, nearby Sousa, and the popular | | | | being as conducive to all-out partying as you can |
| Cabarete Beach. Luckily each destination is within | | | | get in the Dominican Republic! Nearby Café |
| close proximity of the other allowing for | | | | Cito, however, offers a more relaxed |
| numerous shopping and nightlife choices. The best | | | | atmosphere where you can enjoy chatting to the |
| shopping variety can be found in Puerto Plata, | | | | locals over drinks and great food. This friendly |
| where, in addition to many unique boutiques and | | | | hang-out has been rated among the two top |
| souvenir stores, shoppers can find larger mall | | | | spots for a night out in Puerto Plata by the Lonely |
| style complexes with a great variety of stores. | | | | Planet Guide and the Rough Guide, and features |
| Plaza Turisol Complex is the largest shopping | | | | great live music including jazz, blues and vintage |
| center on the north coast and boasts more than | | | | rock and roll. In addition, Café Cito is |
| 80 outlets. Some of the island's most upscale | | | | Puerto Plata's only 'try before you buy' cigar bar, |
| clothing stores can be found at the complex along | | | | where you can sample various cigars and then |
| with a wide variety of gift and tasteful souvenir | | | | buy by the box at factory prices. |
| shops. Plaza Turisol Complex is centrally located | | | | Another good spot for nightlife is within the Playa |
| about five minutes east of the city and is a great | | | | Dorada Shopping Center in Puerto Plata. |
| place to start when shopping for the perfect item. | | | | Hemingways is a local favorite and its rustic |
| Another popular complex is the nearby Centro | | | | character stands in stark contrast to the |
| Commercial Playa Dorada, featuring authentic | | | | manicured exterior of the shopping center that |
| Dominican handicrafts, collectibles, gifts and | | | | contains it, with the décor being more |
| clothing. The Amber Shop is also located here and | | | | reminiciscent of Old Key West. After 9 pm, |
| is partnered with the famed Amber Museum. The | | | | Hemingway's rocks with karaoke, live music, and |
| shop offers visitors the chance to take home | | | | merengue dancing, so be sure to bring your |
| some of the Dominican Republic's semiprecious | | | | dancing shoes! Call ahead to see what's on the |
| stones. Various items including necklaces, bracelets | | | | music menu, or just come down to watch your |
| and pendants feature the beautiful stones, and | | | | favorite sporting event on satellite television. Close |
| the array of colors will give you an excuse to buy | | | | by, The Crazy Moon Disco is located in the lobby |
| several items to complement your wardrobe! | | | | of the Paradise Beach Hotel within the shopping |
| Another Puerto Plata favorite for jewelry is | | | | center, and draws a crowd of both young and |
| Harrison's, located in the Plaza Isabela near the | | | | old, tourist and locals. Show off your dance |
| entrance to the Playa Dorada Hotel Complex. If | | | | moves in the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd, with |
| you want something striking and exotic to show | | | | super-charged Latin, dance and hip-hop music. |
| off when you return from the Dominican Republic, | | | | There are two bars, a decent sized dance floor, |
| stop by Harrison's Jewelers to purchase a unique | | | | and plenty of lounge seating. Crazy Moon knows |
| souvenir. Harrison's is world famous for its | | | | how to party, so be prepared to dance the night |
| selection and celebrity clients. In addition to | | | | away! |
| Harrison's, Plaza Isabela features a collection of | | | | From pristine beaches and all-inclusive resorts to |
| small specialty shops offering a wonderful | | | | fantastic shopping and exciting evenings out, |
| selection of unique items, gifts, clothing and | | | | Puerto Plata has it all. Night or day, Puerto Plata |
| souvenirs. | | | | offers some of the Dominican Republic's finest |
| If you still have some energy at the end of a day | | | | dining, shopping and nightlife. Discover for yourself |
| of shopping, Puerto Plata and the surrounding area | | | | what makes this intriguing and diverse destination |
| also offer a vibrant, exciting nightlife. When the | | | | so special. |
| sun goes down it's time to get out, have some | | | | |