Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata, officially known as San Felipe de Puerto Plata, is the third-largest city in the Dominican Republic, and capital of the province of Puerto Plata. For divers who enjoy the thrill of descending off a vertical façade into the depths, a Wall dive is an experience like no other! The Airport Wall, although lesser-known, is an excellent wall dive for advanced divers. Located on the northern coast, as the name states, this striking coral wall is located right by Puerto Plata International Airport. With depths of 35 meters, divers can experience a flowing sensation that is unexpectedly relaxing and exhilarating, during descent along the wall. One of the unique aspects of the Airport Wall is the swimming through caverns and tunnels found within the wall where eagle rays and reef sharks often hide.

Ocean World is an adventure park located amidst the reefs of the Beach of Cofresí, boasting the largest man-made dolphin habitat in the world. The park is the main tourist attraction and is the largest and most complete park of its kind in the Caribbean. From home decor to handmade jewelry, corals have long been popular as souvenirs. Many consumers, however, are unaware that these beautiful structures are made by living creatures. Souvenirs such as bleached corals, conch shells, starfish, sand dollars, and other popular ocean decorations, can promote the premature deforestation of reefs. When browsing through the airport gift store, refusing to purchase these products can drive the market to no longer invest in these items.

Location: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Area: 509.01 km2