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Fuerte de San Felipe
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  • By Hermanater on January 4, 2006
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    The fort was built in 1540, becoming the first fort in the "New World". The resulting port became the stopping place for traders between the New World and Europe.

    This fort is quite small.This fort use to also be a prison. The cells were very small with very low doors. The view of the sea is remarkable. The brown stones against the blue sea......
    It cost us 15 pesos to enter the fort and we had to explore on our own. The museum did not have many artifacts but it was still very interesting. My son thought it was neat to see actual cannon balls. If you climb up one of the turrents (up the very step ladder), you have to be tall in statute to see over the top.

    There were a couple of cannons still there, aiomed over the bay.

    This was worth the trip. I think my kids appeciated the history. It was not just some picture in a book but an actual fort.

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  • Directions: It is located in the older part of the city. at the end of the Malecón.
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    Paradise Island
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  • By amsterdam_vallon on August 3, 2003
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    Have you ever been to Paradise??? I guess no! I've been there... It's called Paradise Island. This Island is 50 feets by 30 feets of white sand.

    There's a lot of tourist there but it worth the price to go do snorkling, drink some rum.

    the price may seems expensive 50 $ us but wait to see what's waiting for you!!

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  • Address: 30 minutes of boat from Punta Russia
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    El mercado - the market
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  • By lewistfo on March 9, 2004
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    Near the market
    by lewistfo
    There is a market downtown Puerto Plata where you can find souvenirs, jewels, real vanilla and rhum. It is very nice to go there and you will be welcome by the nice people of Puerto Plata.

    Ask the wawa driver to tell you when to step down of the bus (wawa) and give you indication where it is.

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  • Address: Downtown
  • Directions: Search for the flower shape building, then you're close
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    Brugal Rum Factory
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  • Updated By amsterdam_vallon on August 3, 2003
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    Get behind the Famous Brugal Rum by visiting the factory. It's not a very long visit, you're on a bridge over the worker and you see the million and million bottles get fill!!!

    You can even be a little drunk by only smelling!!

    The visit finished, let's go take one or two shots on the degustation table...The best way to start your day...or get over a hang over...

    There's also a gift shop were you can buy a 26 oz of the best rum "Brugal Extra Viego" for 35 pesos...they even give you the travel pack when you buy two!!!

    Open 9:00 am - noon & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

    Admission is free.

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  • Directions: Near Puerto Plata, on the main road. You can't miss it!!!
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    Museo Del Amber
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  • By amsterdam_vallon on August 6, 2003
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    Amber is a fossil tree resin from the Miocene age between that sprouted out of trees many years ago, entrapping smal insects and vegetal pieces on its way, most of wich have been well preserved until today.

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  • Address: Duarte Street #61
  • Directions: at the Corner of Emilio Prud'homme, Puerto Plata
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    COCO Fighting
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  • Updated By amsterdam_vallon on August 5, 2003
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    What the best way to be part of the repuplican republic culture?
    Go bet on some coco fighting!!!

    Cover charge : 30 pesos
    One large Presidente beer : 25 pesos
    Bet for the day : 100 pesos
    Eat the chicken that you bet on : priceless

    you can see more in my COCO fighting travelogue

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  • Directions: Every Thursday and Sunday afternoon...just ask your local taxi driver!!
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    Cable Cars!!!
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  • By LIsaanne on May 13, 2004
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    There is a little "mountain" near Puerto Plata called Torre de Isabel, or something very similar. The mountain was named after a Spanish Queen Isabel the second. You can catch a cable car up to the top and walk around. Not much to do up there but there is a nice view, when the peak is not covered in clouds. Also there is a small replica of the Jesus statue in Rio.

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    Snorkeling...Coral reef everywhere
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  • Updated By Hermanater on January 3, 2006
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    The hotel allowed us to use the gear for free each day for 1 hour. There was alot of Coral around the beach at the resort but most of it was dead. There was few fish but we did find shells and star fish. My son enjoyed it alot.

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    There is a lot to do in Puerto...
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  • Updated By Umfufu on October 5, 2002
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    by Umfufu
    There is a lot to do in Puerto Plata. Just get in a cab and let you drive around. They will not ask you a lot of money (make the deal before you go) and you can have a look all day around the neighbourhood. Just a short list : Rumfactory of Brugal, The mountain, The Ambermusea, Fortaleza San Felipe, Playa grande and more and more.
    In the Dominican you are free to travel. The people are nice and friendly. I have been twice to a lot of things (first in 1996 and later in 1998) and i still loved it.

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  • Directions: You do not need the adresses. Just get in a cab and tell him where you want to go. If you say Puerto Plata you will see all there is in Puerto Plata till you tell the driver to go back to the hotel.
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    There are lots of activities,...
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  • Updated By Ronald_T on September 12, 2002
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    by Ronald_T
    There are lots of activities, but they change it every year and season. You can go horse riding, at the woods with quads and lots of other things . There is something interesting to do for eveyboby.

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