As a DIY shore excursion (we were on a cruise), we took a private taxi from the Taino Bay cruise terminal in Puerto Plata to take us to the Teleferico cable car. The taxi ride was quite pricey at USD 60 return for a short distance to the cable car station. That rate is good for up to 5 pax (& we were 4). The cable car ticket costs very reasonable at USD 10 per person (return) however the queue was very long we had to wait for about an hour to get on. I later on learned from the taxi driver on our way back to the cruise port that there were 4 cruise ships currently docked at that time hence the influx of fellow tourists. There were only 2 cable cars running up & down, 1 in each direction. Each car could take up to a dozen pax I think. The ride both up and down were simply breathtaking. You can view the lush forest down, the ocean from a distance and the Isabel de Torres Hill, the destination of the cable car. Once up in the mountain, we took great photos with the replica of Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue. Truly instagrammable! There’s also a hiking trail. We were blessed with a great weather, sunny and clear skies (it was 23Dec). I highly recommend this place!

I went to Puerto Plata with my family and the Teleférico excursion was by far one of our favorite. My kids loved it. I have an adult child, A teen, and a young child and they all enjoyed it so much. We enjoyed the view, the Cristo and the nature that flowed through the forest on that base which the statue of Cristo stands today. The ride up to the base was peaceful, Breathtaking and truly remarkable. There was also a very friendly vendor right outside the Cristo Statue that sold Pastelitos, waters, sweets, ice cream and anything small you can be craving and she offered affordable prices. Only thing I recommend is wearing sneakers that are forest (non-slip) friendly and be prepared for vendors inside the market by the Cristo to ask you to go inside and shop at their stores. Very beautiful and memorable for myself and my family.

February 16, 2023 we arrived in port with our cruise ship. The newly built seaport was beautiful. Popular excursion get their early We decided to walk to the tram. It was interesting, high traffic and very noisy. Perhaps not recommended for future travelers to walk. We got there paid $10/ per person waited about 20 minutes. They had some seating and music as you wait. It takes about 8 minutes to get to the top. The top has a great sculpture of Christ similar to the statue in Brazil. An aggressive gift shop. Great trails along the top in their botanical gardens. On our way die we had a cloud inversion everything was white. We we not as adventurous walking back, We got a taxi. Cost us about $25 to go back to town. They will walk with you sometimes showing you different shops and sites This would be the exclusion to do. You can always walk the town yourself. A lot of security staff wall around. Church Chocolates Cigar rolling Pink street And of course umbrella street.

Last year when I was vacationing in the Puerto Plata region the cable car was closed for repairs. This year I was able to return to the region and in include it in a private city tour. The round-trip ride to Mount Isabel de Torres costs $10 US for non-Dominican residents. Up on the mountain you have stunning views of Puerto Plata, a statue of Christ the Redeemer, an extensive park as well as a restaurant. We did not tour the park but hope to do so in a return visit. I suggest that you take the ride up on a warm sunny day. There is ample free parking if you arrive at the cable car departure station by car.

Amazing views and plenty of flowers to spend the whole day viewing. After purchasing my tickets to ride the tram a guide came up to me and tried to convince me to hire him to show me everything at the top for $35. You do not need a guide. They have maps and signage is good. The trails are a bit rough in places. Steep inclines with no rails and broken rocks. But don't let that stop you. Put on your hiking boots and take a beautiful walk thru the Jungle!

This is a really cool experience. You get to ride a cable car up the mountain, and there is really a lot to do at the top. There’s a cave, gardens, restaurant, statue, old time house, etc. it’s a lot of walking on top and plan to spend at least an hour up there. We had a great time and highly recommend.

The last time I visited this place was like 8 years ago and I can tell that there are improvements to make your experience a better one. Now they have more staff to help you find your way around and answer any questions you may have. The facilities felt cleaner and better organized. The views from the top of the mountain never get old! Up there you can walk through many trails, admire the beautiful vegetation and take nice pictures of the wonderful view of the city of Puerto Plata. There's a gift shop and a small snack bar where you can sit, eat and drink. Prices are good for a tourist place. I would recommend taking a sweater before going up there. Temperatures may drop drastically at any time of the day.

This place is beautiful, ride is terrifying and scary but worth it a warning sometimes power goes out and they have to switch to generators so car stopped and it turned a little we all freaked out and screamed whishing someone told us in advance. Once up there the views and forest, the flowers are awesome. Wear comfortable and non-slippery shoes because it is very humid.

We initially did not think much of the hike and did not believe we needed a guide, however, quickly realized how grateful I was that we ended up going with one, Domingo. He charged $100 which I initially thought was a bit much but actually ended up tipping him over twice that. He was fantastic 10/10, the hike was beautiful, albeit strenuous, took us about three hours, and had some very steep/overgrown sections. We did come across some beautiful avocados, ?guava?, wildlife, and a wonderfully satisfying arrival at the top. The view was beautiful, the vendors were persistent as they all are in the DR ahah, and the view coming down by the cable car was gorgeous. Best part of my vacation.

Must see when you visit Puerto Plata! Its USD10 per person to ride the cable car that takes you 2600 ft above sea level, at the peak of Isabel de Torres Mountain. You get to see a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean, the shorelines and the cityscape of Puerto Plata. On top of the mountain sits a smaller version of the Christ the Redeemer statue similar to one in Brazil. Im bad for forgetting names but there’s a guy there who owns a souvenir shop up there. He would volunteer to take ypur pics for free and his only request is for you to buy from his gift shop. He takes amazing pics its all worth it. Go to his shop after and buy a piece or two. Quick tip: make sure you know the prices of common souvenirs sold in local shops before you go there, so you know how to make bargain. For example, a bottle of Mama Juana medicinal herbs is only $12 but maybe sold for $30 up there. So if you buy it for $15 from this guy, just think that it already includes his tip for taking your beautiful pics. FYI, Teleferico is handicap accessible.