Puerto Plata Anchorage

Drop anchor off the north coast of the Dominican Republic in the shadow of Mount Isabel de Torres, a 793-meter peak you can ride a cable car to the top of for sweeping views over the coast. Puerto Plata town is close at hand, with its Victorian gingerbread architecture, Amber Museum, and the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe — making this a solid base for exploring one of the DR's most historically rich cities. The anchorage can be rolly depending on swell direction, so keep an eye on conditions and plan accordingly.