Dominican coastline at golden hour

Cultural

Puerto Plata Carnival Preview

Costume troupes, live perico ripiao, and the year's first taste of carnival.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Doors 5:30 PMParque Independencia, Puerto Plata

Counting down

25

Days

18

Hours

56

Minutes

34

Seconds

About this night

A family-friendly evening in the central park: carnival troupes in full costume, traditional perico ripiao groups, and food stalls from across the north coast.

Lineup

  • Comparsa Los TaimáscarosCarnival troupe
  • Perico Ripiao de Villa IsabelaTraditional music

Tickets

  • General

    Free

    • Free public entry
  • VIP

    $40

    • Grandstand seat
    • Two drinks
    • Meet the troupes
  • Table

    $220

    • Reserved table for four
    • Food and drink credit

Sample pricing — final quote confirmed at booking.

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