Puerto Plata Getting Around

Getting Around

There are several options for local transportation between the city proper and the surrounding hotels and resorts.

Taxis are the most expensive option and not really more secure than other choices. Buses are slower, but the cheapest, and, once you understand the routes, the easiest way to get around.

GWA-GWAs are simple minivan for normally 7-8 persons that can be easily packed to 22 persons and 2 roosters! GWA-GWA are the main common transportation system but not really organised; you can stop practically anywhere along the main streets and wait for one to stop and climb up, the fair is normally cheap, but you will probably have to negotiate with the driver or the door operator.