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Jim_Eliason Says: Originally built in 1540 by the Spaniards, this fort was used as a prison until the mid 20th Century. The site in infamous amongst the population as a place where most of DR's patriots were imprisoned at one time or another.
Jim_Eliason Says: A main traditional export of the DR is Amber, the solidified & fossilized remains of a tree sap. Amber often catches and preserves whatever small creatures that get caught in the sap. The museum contains many samples of insects and plant life that existed a 100,000 years ago...
Jim_Eliason Says: Next to the Parque Central is the Catedral San Felipe. This Victorian cathedral is the largest building downtown and is still in active use today.
Jim_Eliason Says: This park contains an unique Victorian style gazebo. It can also serve as a reference point in the old city for finding one's way. As is the case everywhere in the DR, the park has more than its fair share of touts looking to steer you towards souvenir shops in exchange for...
Estatua de Gregorio Luperón (Luperón's statue)
marielexoteria Says: Gregorio Luperón was one of the heroes who fought the Restoration war against Spain in 1863 and he was also a president in 1879. His statue is found almost in front of the fort, at El Malecón.
1 Review and 1695 Opinions In early October of 2010, I stayed at the Blue Bay Villas Doradas. All the staff was wonderful,...
Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club
1 Review and 202 Opinions My friend Bob, who is a life time shareholder with Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, invited my wife...
Sam's Bar & Grill: popular hangout among expats
marielexoteria Says: Sam's Bar is on the ground floor of Hotel Castilla and where you have your breakfast if you stay with them and get the rate that includes it. The breakfast included in the rate is toast with butter, potatoes and eggs and coffee and I found it of good value. Otherwise they...
Casita Rica: Snacks and Pizzas
ValbyDK Says: Casita Rica is a restaurant/bar located along the malecon. It’s an OK place to go for a little snack at lunch time. The restaurant/bar is also open for dinner, but I haven’t tried it (or seen many people there in the evening).Around 3am, locals - and some tourists - meet at...
ValbyDK Says: The restaurants and bars along the malecón close at 12pm weekdays and 2am in the weekends. Sometimes the police will drive by and check.I don't know what time restaurants, bars and nightclubs close in Playa Durado.
ValbyDK Says: Bullpen is a sports bar located at the Malecon in Puerto Plata. The Bar looks recently renovated with several new TV’s – and they show English football (and Dominican baseball).The Bar could be rather crowded in the evening and night time, but this is a fun place to hang...
ValbyDK Says: No this tip is not about the movie 'Taxi Driver' with Robert De Niro, but about a ‘reliable’ taxi driver in Puerto Plata.He’s name is 'Segundo', and is recommendable - just always remember to agree on the price before getting in the cab.
marielexoteria Says: That's one of the big bus companies that travel between SD and PP. The buses are comfortable, with reclinable seats, music and/or a movie (with Spanish audio) onboard and they're very punctual. They don't have direct buses but they stop at the big cities. A single ticket to...
Joyeria Las Americas: Good Deal on Gold
AlexH2004 Says: We have been traveling to Puerto Plata for over 7 years and a couple of years ago one of the girls at the hotel recommended them. They are certainly the largest jewelers and have the best prices. It is not a tourist trap. They informed us they liquidate pre-owned jewelry so...
Joyeria Las Americas. Grupo Las Americas: Get your Gold! There is nothing to lose!
ppinillos Says: My fiancee and I live in Miami, and have visited the town of Puerto Plata for several years now. During the last 3 years we were so lucky to find "Joyeria Las Americas"! This is the place to buy gold and diamonds at bargain prices. Here they sell you gold by the gram---there...
Jim_Eliason Says: This is one of the 2 markets in the old town of Puerto Plata. Mercado Viejo is primarily a working market for locals while Mercado Nuevo is a craft market for tourists. The prices here beat what you can get closer to the beach resorts. Haggle, haggle and haggle more.
marielexoteria Says: A frío frío is pretty much like slush ice. The vendor has a big block of ice and something to shred enough ice to fill your cup (can be 2 sizes), and then you choose the flavor you want from the bottles and he pours it in your glass. Its name means "cold cold" and it's...
Jennygregoire Says: Lupla Money Exchange has high-speed Internet and other cafe services like faxes or copies. If you buy a beer or soda you're free to use the wifi on the patio. On weekends they set out the tv & broadcast sports games. They're located at Playa Dorada en Plaza El Pueblito near...
henri123 Says: Luperon spent most of his life in Puerto Plata.He has been president of the republic in 1879
mgon6424 Says: TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN The U.S. Embassy recommends - but does not require - any child under 18 traveling without one or both parents, to have a notarized document from the non-traveling parent(s) stating the reason for travel. This notarized letter will be a good 'back up'...
marielexoteria Says: If you need info there's guides from the Asociación de Guías de Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata Guide Association) positioned in strategic corners throughout the city. They can help you out finding sights, recommending places to eat and things to do. You'll recognize them by...
ValbyDK Says: The "Dot Com Internet Café" at Calle 12 De Julio was my preferred internet café in Puerto Plata. The café could be a little crowded in the evening, but many free computers in the daytime. Fast internet connection and inexpensive.Open 8:30am – 9pm (closed Sunday).
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Gregorio Luperón was one of the heroes who fought the Restoration war against Spain in 1863 and he was also a president in 1879. His statue is found almost in...
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Q: Some one please recommed some decent hotels in Purto Plata? I thank you in advance for your help! Strad
A: Would a decent hotel be an all-inclusive or a "regular" hotel? By regular I mean those who are not all-inclusive. How much are you willing to pay for a room per day? How...
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Puerto Plata was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus and the city soon became a major trade centre for the Spanish colonies. In 1508, the port was granted an official coat of arms by the king of...
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Puerto Plata is the main city of the Dominican Republic's North shore. It has 200,000 inhabitants and was once a major export center for tobacco. This period in the late 1800's is what gives Puerto......
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Puerto Plata (Silver Port) is nice town with many resorts and clubs in the area, places to visit include a fortress, Mount Isabel de Torres, the Amber Museum and of course the many beaches in the...
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Now called Caliente Caribe, Eden Bay was and is the only clothing optional resort in the DR. You can be as naked as you want or not----they have activities for those who want them (pool aerobics,...
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