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Editorial Staff
3/7/2010
Overall rating: 7
Tourist Guide Puerto Plata:

Making up the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has had a turbulent history from the first arrival of Europeans in 1492 through to the present day. Control of the country has changed hands a number of times, with Spain, France, Haiti and the United States all taking their turn (and sometimes more than once) at ruling the area. This representative democracy has seen an increase in political stability since 1961 following the death of military dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo.

Puerto Plata is a natural port that was discovered by Christopher Columbus in the 1490s, and is located in one of the Dominican Republic’s Northern provinces. The first fort in the New World, Fuerto di San Felipe, was built here in 1540, and the port was an important stop on the trade route between the Americas and Europe. Spanish traders moved south during the 1600s to Santo Domingo, Cuba and Puerto Rico, leaving Puerto Plata to pirates. Having become a haven for illicit activities, the city was destroyed by Spanish royal decree, but was rebuilt in the 1740s by Spanish immigrants from the Canary Islands. As the capital of the province, Puerto Plata is also the largest city in this part of the country.

Birney Kirkpatrick
2/29/2012
Overall rating: 7
Beautiful and run down next to each other, very poor people but great attitudes. Infrastructure very lacking but it works with some interuptions. Roads very poor and crowded, the bolivard is nice and ocean beautiful, the music is good and the people make do with what they have and are happy. It's amazing how it all works and when you look at it all you gotta love it. Motorcycles everywhere but the economy would suffer without the cheap transportation they bring. Beware don't stay too long , you wont want to leave. It's old, new fast, loud and a sea of beauty and tranquility depending on where you go, don't stay too long or you will learn where love is, beautiful people.
Not to be missed:
meet and talk to the people
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walk the Boulivard in day then night
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Tim Hall
9/9/2012
Overall rating: 7
I traveled to Puerto Plata 30 years ago to write a newspaper article, I ended moving down and never left! We love it here! Since then we've opened a mountain ecolodge looking over Puerto Plata and the ocean. It's a nice change from the all-inclusives; it's the "real" Dominican Republic. Come visit us at Tubagua Plantation Eco Village - Google it!
Not to be missed:
Walking Puerto Plata old town and just taking in the sights
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Emma
12/11/2012
Overall rating: 10
It's super beautiful and has amazing places that people cannot miss. You should try all the foods! An the clothes, they wear well... when you get home you'll be wearing them! Its also a wonderful spot for couples on vacation or honeymoons. Men, if you have a honey moon then take your girl to Puerto Plata!
Not to be missed:
castel of king
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damajagua waterfalls
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Dp
3/6/2013
Overall rating: 7
Little run down. Typical island community. Friendly people away from the city. Tranportation is adequate and cheap. Travel on the highway is dangerous as most locals have no awareness of traffic laws and no inclination to follow traffic signs or lights. Horn is main tool needed to drive here.
Not to be missed:
aquarium
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Cable car to mountain top
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Beach
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M.C. Doorman
11/2/2012
Overall rating: 9
A place to be if you to the Dominican republic when you need a public transportation, please take a taxi is cheaper and safe. Dont miss Los canos de damaj, agua this, you has to do it! Take all the time you need and enjoy it.
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Mike
9/4/2012
Overall rating: 7
I married a local woman i love it and we will retire their. The beaches are wonderful. Many nice waterfalls in mountains. People are fantastic and not as materialistic as we are in USA
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Destine
4/1/2012
Overall rating: 8
i went twice over there and i did enjoy my last trip last December 2011!
Not to be missed:
Church
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Casino
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Beach
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Walk the Boulivard in day then night
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