Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port

Attraction5-10 minutes by taxi (about 2 km)Closed for now

The cable car up the 793 m mountain stopped running in June 2024. A replacement began construction in October 2026 and is expected to open in early 2028, but some tours still advertise it.

Getting there from the ship

From
Taino Bay
Amber Cove & Puerto Plata has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
5-10 minutes by taxi (about 2 km)
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Amber Cove & Puerto Plata taxi fares.
Cost
Not operating.

Is it open?

Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres is not operating at the moment, so plan your Amber Cove & Puerto Plata day around the other places below. If a tour sold to you includes the cable car, ask the operator for a refund or a substitute stop before booking.

Tip

If a tour sold to you includes the cable car, ask the operator for a refund or a substitute stop before booking.

Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port: Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres FAQ

How far is Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres from the Amber Cove & Puerto Plata cruise port?

From Taino Bay it is 5-10 minutes by taxi (about 2 km).

Is Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres open?

The cable car up the 793 m mountain stopped running in June 2024. A replacement began construction in October 2026 and is expected to open in early 2028, but some tours still advertise it. If a tour sold to you includes the cable car, ask the operator for a refund or a substitute stop before booking.

Tours that go to Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres

All 11 places
  • Amber Museum · Attraction · a 20-25 minute walk from the pier · 1.4 km from Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres
  • Puerto Plata historic centre · Town & walking · a 10-15 minute walk from the pier · 1.5 km from Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres
  • Fortaleza San Felipe · Attraction · a 10-15 minute walk from the pier · 1.9 km from Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres
  • Rum, cigar and chocolate tour · Food & drink · 20-30 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.9 km from Teleferico to Pico Isabel de Torres