Puerto Plata Cable Car, Cable car in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
Description
The Puerto Plata Cable Car connects the city to the summit of Mount Isabel de Torres, covering a rise of approximately 855 meters. The ride takes about 10 minutes and offers expanding views of the city and coastline during the ascent.
History
The cable car was built in 1975 by Italian specialists and was the first aerial tramway of its kind in the Caribbean. It marked a turning point for tourism in Puerto Plata, making the mountain site suddenly accessible to visitors.
Culture
A chapel at the summit serves as a spiritual gathering place where visitors experience both religious devotion and connection with nature. The location has become important for those seeking moments of reflection combined with outdoor beauty.
Practical
The journey is calmest in early morning when fewer visitors are present and visibility is especially clear. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the summit area is explored on foot and paths can be uneven.
Did you know?
The mountain forest around the summit shelters a bird collection with species found nowhere else, including several locally endemic varieties. Many visitors miss this biodiversity even though the sounds and occasional sightings create a quiet natural experience.
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