You should go in the morning, say around 9AM because if you wait until afternoon sometimes clouds will come down and mess up the view. Also if you go by yourself and not with a tour group there may be a local person there who will want to give you a tour of the botanical garden on top that you... more

The trip to Mt. Isabel was the best part of Puerto Plata for me. It's well worth it and the view is great. Make sure you go on a day when there isn't a cloud over the mountain, otherwise you won't be able to see anything from the top. The cable car ride is smooth but definitely a hair-raising experience... more

Wow! What a view. You can take a taxi right from the front door of Ramada Hacienda Tropical for $20 US dollars and the taxi driver even waits for you for the 2 hours while you tour around. The cost per person to ride the car is $5.00 US for the round trip. There will be guides available for a... more

We have been to Puerto Plata and Punta Cana many times, the trip to this mountain is always one of our stops. Do not take the tour guide to the top, you don't need it. You can take a cab ride from your resort in Puerto Plata for a reasonable sum, have the guy drop you off at the mouitain,... more

Easy to find, cheap to get there. 30 peso bus trip from Sosua, then a 20 peso bike taxi to base of mountain. The ride up was spectacular, and the top is a secluded, relaxing view of the island. Dont bother with the numerous "tour guides" eager to overcharge you, as the best way to see the top is to... more

After one failed attempt to make it to Mount Isabel (have your hotel call before you decide to go up there to make sure it's up and running), we finally made it to the top! The cable car ride up there was a little scary. My boyfriend was trying to be strong for me as we became engulfed in clouds,... more

Wow.. sure are up there with only the cable separating you from what seems a 1/4 mile drop. View was excellant, and the ride was a small adventure... a must for all in the area! more

The cable car ride was great. There was a beautiful view on the way up and down, and at the time i went we actually went into a cloud. It was like entering heaven, all we could see around the cable car was pure white. At the top of the mountain was a beautiful garden, the statue of Christ, and... more

May 27, 2003... This was the first time I visited Dominican Republic and I have to say I was a little skeptic about it. From the moment I arrived in Puerto Plata, everyone there was so hospitable. Our first attraction was Mount Isabel de Torres. I have to admit that I was a little scared of the cable car ride... more