? Overview

Get ready for an adventure-filled ride in the Dominican Republic! You’ll begin at the port or hotel pickup in the Puerto Plata area, then hop into a buggy and drive through the lively streets of Maimón and the scenic countryside of Puerto Plata. Enjoy visits to a local cigar shack and taste rich organic coffee and hot chocolate. Feel exhilarated and immersed in vibrant Dominican culture and nature.

? Highlights

• Drive a buggy through the streets of Maimón and the surrounding countryside.

• Visit a cigar shack and learn about cigar-making.

• Taste organic hot chocolate and flavorful Dominican coffee.

• Immerse in both nature and local culture in Puerto Plata.

• Optional dip in the ocean at a beautiful nearby beach.

? Full Description

Your experience starts shortly after your ship docks or from your hotel/port (Amber Cove or Taino Bay) in the Puerto Plata region. You’ll arrive at the meet-up point in Maimón where you receive your safety briefing and gear. Then you set off, driving your buggy through the streets of Maimón and onward into nature-filled scenery. You’ll see the vibrant local atmosphere, lush tropical landscapes, and coastal views. A stop at a cigar shack gives you insight into local craftsmanship and Dominican traditions, alongside a tasting of organic hot chocolate and coffee. After that refreshing pause, you’ll drive back toward the coast and may have an opportunity for a swim in the sea at a local beach before ending your tour back at your pickup/drop-off location.

? What’s Included

• Pickup from Amber Cove or Taino Bay or hotels in the zone.

• Buggy drive and safety briefing.

• Visits to a cigar shack.

• Tasting of organic hot chocolate and Dominican coffee.

• Live tour guide (English, Spanish, French).

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

? What to Bring

• Clothes that you don’t mind getting dusty or a little muddy.

• Closed-toe shoes suitable for driving.

• Swimwear/towel if you plan to dip into the ocean.

• Sun-protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.

• A camera to capture the countryside and culture.

⏱ Duration

Approximately 2 hours.

? Price

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? Meeting Point

The pickup is at Amber Cove or Taino Bay cruise terminals (or hotel zone) in the Puerto Plata area. The service includes hotels of the zone. For Amber Cove: meet outside the port, after the principal gate, left side of the avenue. For Taino Bay: main entrance, at the right side of the taxi station, outside of the door.

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Why Travelers Love It

• It combines adrenaline (buggy driving) with cultural flavor (cigar making, coffee/hot chocolate tasting).

• Short and sweet — ideal for cruise passengers or a half-day adventure.

• Familiar logistics: hotel/port pickup included, multilingual guides, easy to join.

• Offers a view of both countryside and coastline in the Puerto Plata region.