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Puerto Plata is always a fave

Professor Melissa
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👁️ 7K views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 1:00
What This Creator Said
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CaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This really is the best kept secret of how to explore here because taxis are really expensive and so are excursions

With a private driver, we can go wherever we want, whenever we want, on our own time

I found it very polluted

Creator's Tips & Advice

Hire a private driver to explore on your own time
Avoid Costa Rica Beach due to pollution
Visit Playa del Pablita for a better beach day

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to explore Amber Cove and Puerto Plata independently
QWhat are the best beaches near the cruise ports

Topics Covered

Excursions3 Happy BaconPort Destination1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Amber Cove3 Happy Bacon
Puerto Plata1 Happy Bacon
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Puerto Plata is always a fave. ❤️ For more cruising tips, recommendations, and info, visit my blog at www.profmelissa.com. ----------------------------- Stay Connected with me: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@professormelissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_melissa_newman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profmelissa