{"id":8721,"date":"2023-08-08T14:31:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T14:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/?p=8721"},"modified":"2024-08-10T14:55:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T14:55:49","slug":"tainobay-welcome-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/amenities\/tainobay-welcome-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Taino Bay Welcome Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Taino Bay Welcome Center is the hub area where visitors experience the first contact with live entertainment, the Keloke Bar lounge, a reception area, pre-booked tours, the Diamonds International store and the Dufry Duty free store. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Strategically situated to offer a panoramic view of the surrounding bay, the center is more than just a checkpoint; it&#8217;s an introduction to the rich tapestry of experiences awaiting visitors to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/puertoplatadr.com\/puerto-plata\/\"><strong>Puerto Plata<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are taking a shore excursion and you will take a cab or bus right away, you can walk right past the center of the welcome center and find the parking area and entrance connection to the main street from here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Taino Bay Welcome Center Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/welcome_entrance-80x60.jpg) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        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<\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Center Courtyard Fountain<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At the heart of the welcome center lies the center courtyard fountain\u2014a serene oasis that mirrors the Caribbean&#8217;s tranquil beauty. This fountain is not only a soothing sight for the eyes but also an emblem of the island&#8217;s rich history and natural abundance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Dufry Duty-Free Shop<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Luxury and shopping go hand in hand, and at Taino Bay Port, the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puertoplatadr.com\/cruiseports\/taino-bay\/taino-bay-duty-free\/\"><strong>Taino Bay duty-free<\/strong><\/a><\/span> shop ensures you don&#8217;t leave without a piece of its opulence. From high-end fragrances and cosmetics to exclusive liquors and confectionery, Dufry ensures travelers receive world-class products at duty-free prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"g2NHDqqqai8\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Amber Cove Cruise Port | Highlights Tour\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g2NHDqqqai8?start=102&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Rest Rooms Area<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The port goes the extra mile to ensure every aspect of a visitor&#8217;s experience is elevated. 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