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Christopher Columbus discovered this place in 1492. In 1496, his brother Bartholomew founded a city here, which he called San Felipe de Puerto Plata. After a period of rapid development of the city's star has fallen, because other lands in the New World discovered. The city was stuck in traffic while citizens who work with English and French pirates. To stop the eviction case, the king of Spain gave orders to destroy Puerto Plata. In 1742, the city has been restored by settlers and immigrants from the Canary Islands and in a short period of time is converted into a thriving again. At that time the most beautiful buildings have created. Today the city is famous for its romantic atmosphere with age, said Victorian-style buildings. These are decorated with elegant woodcuts metal, and "gingerbread" reasons that are so characteristic of most farms and public buildings.

Puerto Plata is sometimes called "The Bride of the Atlantic" – beautiful wooden house in colonial style and unusual tropical flowers add color medieval Spanish city and the people are very friendly and hospitable.

Anyone from Puerto Plata is advisable to visit the local attractions: Colonial Zone, with Fort San Felipe is located in the same, Malecon – A street along the beach and, of course, the magnificent Mount Isabel de Torres with unique colorful plants are typical of this point. The peak of the mountain you can get a rope famous highway.

Thanks to its magnificent white sand beaches at the end of 1990-S of Puerto Plata became a major tourist destination. There is also a great place for shopping and entertainment.

Playa Dorada resort is a luxury 4 kilometers from the city, including 13 hotels. Here, recognized international hotels offer a full range of tourism services. Golf enthusiasts the magnificent golf courses, and if you like riding, you can enjoy an unforgettable trip Mounted along the Atlantic coast. There are also plenty of restaurants, cozy bars and nightclubs, located on the territory of the complex.

The other name for the North Coast – Sosua – means "Amber Coast". He appeared with a lot of black amber, click here. Humid tropical climate, subjugated by winds blowing from the Atlantic Ocean, magnificent beaches, sparkling sea water with all shades of turquoise, many gaps, berries and a rich flora – All these are part of the extraordinary beauty of the north coast.

Puerto Plata is not only the name of the city, but is also a province of the Dominican doors real and in many coastal resorts and cities. To achieve a closer acquaintance with a traditional atmosphere, should take a trip to their cities – Santo Domingo (the capital of the Dominican Republic) and Santiago de los Caballeros.

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