Sights Puerto Plata, Dominican

The city lived in antiquity smuggling, and its inhabitants actively cooperated with the French and British pirates. Spanish King ordered the destruction of Puerto Plata, to put an end to robbery fishing. In 1742 it revived the colonists, settlers from the Canary Islands, and the city will soon again reach prosperity. Now the focus of economic activity has become the port from which went to the mother farm products Cibao Valley. In those days, were built the most beautiful buildings of the city. Wooden houses in colonial style, bright colors, multicolored tropical plants give the city an exotic and elegant look.

Cabarete is located 15 km to the east and is very popular with windsurfers. This place is especially crowded in February and March, when the wind blows the strongest. In Cabarete mainly rests the youth, because everything they need, here there is: water sports, excellent cuisine and, of course, opportunities for new acquaintances. Sosua - a small town, built in a quiet cove with a large selection of shops, bars and a variety of entertainment. From the airport of Puerto Plata and Sosua and Cabarete - 20-30 minutes.

Beaches: In Puerto Plata - 120 square meters. miles of wonderful sandy beaches, located on the east of the city. Incidentally, this is where Christopher Columbus first landed on the island.

Excursion: City tour, a trip to Santo Domingo, Dominican Alps ", a yacht tour, jeep safari, deep sea fishing, the island of Cayo Paraiso, rafting, meet-the-whales" (This tour is conducted from 15 January to 15 March ).