Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
Average price | C$ 750 | Average for round-trip flights in June 2022 |
Round-trip from | C$ 610 | From Toronto to Puerto Plata La Union |
One-way from | C$ 13 | One-way flight from Toronto to Puerto Plata La Union (POP) |
Information is based on travel restrictions from Canada to Puerto Plata La Union
Most visitors from Canada can enter Puerto Plata La Union without restrictions.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Canada are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Puerto Plata La Union.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Canada are not required to quarantine after entering Puerto Plata La Union.
Documents
E-Ticket form - All foreign and Dominican passengers entering or leaving Dominican Republic on commercial flights must complete the free electronic entry and exit form, which combines the Traveler’s Health Affidavit, Customs Declaration and International Embarkation/Disembarkation forms. The form is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese and Russian.
Returning to Canada from Puerto Plata La Union
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Puerto Plata La Union must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Canada.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Puerto Plata La Union are not required to quarantine after entering Canada.
YTO - POP Price
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C$ 634 - C$ 1,105
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POP Temperature
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29 - 34 °C
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POP Rainfall
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69 - 200 mm
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Puerto Plata occupies an area tucked in between the mountains and the deep blue sea along the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Christopher Columbus landed on its shores in 1493, declaring it beautiful and naming it Puerto Plata, the Silver Port, to mark its shimmering waters.
Today, it’s best known as a lively resort area and a popular stopping-off point for cruise-ship passengers. Travellers are taking cheap flights to Puerto Plata in ever greater numbers, lured by the promise of sun, beautiful beaches and, frankly, economically priced all-inclusive packages.
Puerto Plata certainly has its charms. There are two parks downtown – Parque Luperon and Parque Central. Where Parque Luperon is a quiet and shady green space, Parque Central is the gathering place for locals, surrounded as it is by the City Hall and Palace of Justice. An absolute must is a seven-minute cable car ride to the top of Mount Isabel, 780 metres high. From the summit, there are panoramic views of the north coast as well as a luscious botanical gardens, restaurant to revive spirits flagging from sightseeing and a statue of Christ with outstretched welcoming arms, reminiscent of the one in Rio de Janeiro.
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The local climate is fairly constant year-round. Average daytime temperatures are about 29 degrees Celsius. The tropical season runs May through October and features high humidity and rainfall. November through April is the tropical cool season and experiences less rainfall and lower levels of humidity.While it’s hard to pick a bad time to visit Puerto Plata, there are a couple of things travellers should bear in mind before booking flights. The first is the crowds and the second is the weather. You’ll pay less if you visit during the low season but your vacation may be interrupted by rain.
Peak Season:
November to April is high season, when most travellers, fleeing the cold winters elsewhere, arrive on cheap flights to Puerto Plata.
Off Season:
The summer months – May through October – are low season and humidity and rainfall levels are high. If you can brave them you will have the pick of discounted flights and accommodation.
Many visitors rent a car at Gregorio Luperon International airport, particularly if they plan on making side trips outside of Puerto Plata. Companies with a presence at the airport include Alamo, Avis and Budget. There is also frequent bus and minibus service between the airport and Puerto Plata. Taxis are also available.
Most people fly into Puerto Plata La Union (POP) if they book a flight to Puerto Plata. La Union is conveniently located just 13.8 km from Puerto Plata’s city centre.