Puerto Plata Puerto Plata
The Dominican Republic’s great escape By Renee Conte and Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
The scenic Puerto Plata beachside in the early morning hours.
wants, the Dominican Republic is definitely a dream destination. New highway infra- structure has made travelling through the country a breeze. You can stay and play in adventurous Puerto Plata or rent a car and visit the historic Santo Domingo, verdant Samaná, luxe La Romana or Punta Cana which was voted the number one destina- tion in the Caribbean in the 2016 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. Te Dominican Republic offers visitors a land rich in history and cultural experiences. You can explore relics
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ith nearly 1,609 km of coastline, 402 km of the world’s top beaches, magnificent resorts, recreation and entertain- ment options to suit everyone’s
How to get there One flight per week to Puerto Plata on Sunwing
Flight duration 5 hrs., 22 mins.
from centuries past, enjoy merengue music or party at local festivals. For a truly Dominican souvenir, shoppers should seek out island specialties that include cigars, rum, chocolate, coffee, amber and larimar jewellery. Ecotourism adventures will take your breath away as you experience the islands pictur- esque beauty through the wild inland wa- ter’s, jungles, mountains and coast. No- vember is a great time to experience the Dominican Jazz Festival, which attracts top international acts. Kids and kids-at-heart will love the International Sand Castle Com- petition in February. After a hard day at the beach or a day filled with adventure, you can slow it down with some seaside dining or a stroll down quaint
city streets. The Hub
All photo courtesy of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, unless otherwise noted.
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