Rum, cocoa & coffee tasting in Puerto Plata: Four traditions

You make Mamajuana from scratch, then taste six rums in one morning.

A three-hour walking activity in Puerto Plata where you taste Dominican rum, coffee and cocoa, craft Mamajuana, learn espadrille traditions, and take home a pair of handmade shoes. Groups stay under eight people, and every stop sits within walking distance on Calle Duarte. Live guides speak English and Spanish. The experience is for adults only.

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Classic Version 12:00 Guide in English or Spanish Classic Version

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Step-by-step itinerary

Discover Puerto Plata traditions

• Start at The Pink House on Calle Duarte
• Visit traditional cocoa and coffee store
• Enjoy rum tasting experience
• Explore artisanal espadrille shop

What’s included

• Tastings of coffee, cocoa, and more than six varieties of Dominican rum.
• snacks.
• the Mamajuana you craft.
• a pair of classic espadrilles to take home.
• and a live guide in English or Spanish.

Times

• Every day 12:00

Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 2d before

Ages Adult (18 to 95 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

Three hours means you start at the Pink House on Calle Duarte (a landmark spot with flowers where the guide points out the umbrella street and nearby hidden gems), then walk to a traditional cocoa and coffee store. There you learn how these crops move from local farms through processing to the cup, tasting varieties along the way. The rum part comes next: you'll taste and compare more than six Dominican rums, including Brugal, Bermudez, and Macorix, plus versions infused with coconut and pineapple. The hands-on moment is Mamajuana, a traditional blend you make yourself.

The final stop is an artisanal espadrille shop where a lively demonstration with music and drinks shows you the Spanish tradition behind the footwear. You pick a pair to take home, included in the price. Since all four stops sit within walking distance and groups cap at eight people, the pace stays personal and the streets stay manageable. The guide shares local tips and recommendations as you move through the city.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly do I taste on the rum part of this activity?

You taste and learn about more than six Dominican rums: Brugal, Bermudez, and Macorix are among them, and you'll try versions flavored with coconut and pineapple as well as the typical Añejo style. You also make Mamajuana, a traditional herbal rum blend, by hand.

How does the espadrille stop work?

The artisanal espadrille shop includes a demonstration with music and drinks where you see how these Spanish-tradition shoes are made. You then select a pair to take home, and it's included in your price.

Are the four stops really all within walking distance?

Yes, every stop on this activity sits within walking distance, so you move between them on foot. The route stays on and around Calle Duarte, one of Puerto Plata's most recognizable streets.

What's included in the price?

The activity includes tastings of coffee, cocoa, and rum; snacks; the Mamajuana you make; and a pair of classic espadrilles to take home. Pickup at the cruise port can be arranged if you need it.