Situated on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun, as well as experience some of the best nightlife in the country.
Currency | Dominican Peso |
Language(s) | Spanish |
Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) |
Unique Feature | Dominican Amber Museum |
Good For | Beaches, Cable Car Rides, Historic Centers |
The best time to visit Puerto Plata is December through May.
For a legal wedding in the Dominican Republic, you will need two witnesses, passports, and other documents (as listed below). If a woman is divorced, it must be at least ten months since the divorce was finalized. If either partner is widowed, a death certificate must be provided.
Airport: Puerto Plata Airport (POP)
Required for Entry: Passport and Dominican Republic eTicket.
- Marriage License
- Passports
- eTickets
- Copies of Birth Certificates (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled or Notarized)
- Copy of Divorce Certificate* (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled)
- Copy of Spouse Death Certificate(s)** (Translated into Spanish and Apostilled)
*Only if one or both partners is divorced.
**Only if one or both partners is widowed.