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Viewpoint · Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata
Teleférico de Puerto Plata e Loma Isabel de Torres
A 1975 cable car rises about 790 meters to the top of Loma Isabel de Torres, with an open-armed Christ statue, a botanical garden and views of the entire Amber Coast.
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About Teleférico de Puerto Plata e Loma Isabel de Torres
The Puerto Plata cable car opened in 1975 and for decades was the only one in the Caribbean. The cabin rises from the foot of the mountain in the Los Domínguez neighborhood to near the summit of Loma Isabel de Torres, about 790 meters above sea level, in a few-minute trip over the forest. From the top the view covers the city, the port, Fortaleza San Felipe and the coast as far as Sosúa.
At the summit there is a replica of Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer, smaller than the original, arms outstretched over the city. Around it, a botanical garden with trails, a lake, tropical plants and orchids occupies the mountain top, which is part of a protected area, the Isabel de Torres Natural Monument.
There is also a café and craft shops. The mountain often becomes cloud-covered from mid-morning, and the temperature at the top is cooler than in the city.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one and a half to two hours, including the ascent and the garden.
Best time
Right at opening, when the sky is clear and the view reaches farther. After mid-morning the clouds usually cover the summit.
How to get there
The base station is in the Los Domínguez neighborhood on the western exit of the city, a few minutes by taxi from the center. There is also a dirt road up to the summit used by private vehicles.
Tip
Bring a light jacket: it is windy and cooler at the top. If the summit is cloud-covered when you arrive at the base, wait a while or return another day.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Teleférico de Puerto Plata e Loma Isabel de Torres
Is the Christ atop Loma Isabel de Torres similar to the one in Rio?
Yes, it is a replica of Christ the Redeemer, smaller than the original.
How high is Loma Isabel de Torres?
The cable car reaches about 790 meters; the summit is slightly higher.
Does the chairlift run in the rain?
It can stop in strong wind or storm; in cloudy weather it operates, but the view is obscured.