We made it to Dominican Republic! Behind the Walls of Puerto Plata #puertoplata #dominicanrepublic
Sailing into Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic!
We dock at Ocean World Marina, explore Cofresí Beach, Umbrella Street, and finally discover what’s REALLY behind those giant resort walls…
After a night passage from the Bahamas, we pull into Ocean World Marina in Puerto Plata and head out to explore the town. From Cofresí Beach (Gypsy’s personal paradise), to the colorful Umbrella Street, to the historic Fortaleza San Felipe, Puerto Plata mixes fishing-town charm with cruise-ship hustle in the best possible way.
And yes—this is the episode where we finally get invited behind those mysterious beach walls.
The result? An unexpected tour of the enormous Lifestyle Resort: multiple restaurants, villas, VIP zones, cafes, and the kind of sales operation that could sell a penguin a space heater.
Along the way we try local dishes like mangú and mofongo relleno, make a few inevitable boat repairs (the “no Amazon, no problem” edition), and take in Puerto Plata from a sailor’s perspective.
Next stop: Samaná—home of humpback whales, a beautiful marina, and several more Spanish place names for me to completely butcher.
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