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When visiting this Dominican Republic town, most will actually stay in one of the all-inclusive resorts in nearby Playa Dorada. The usual water sports are available in Puerto Plata, although the beaches are better at Dorada. Travelers will enjoy the Amber Museum, the 16th-century San Felipe Fortress, the cable car to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres and the fresh produce and handicrafts at a market geared more for locals than tourists. Be aware that winter brings rain, so plan accordingly.
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“GREAT VALUE, GREAT PLACE!”

BlueBay Villas Doradas

4 of 5 stars
lampy
liverpool
Dec 23, 2009
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This is our second time to Blue Bay and will definitely go back! we flew with Thomsons on premier flights and apart from being seperated on the return journey, the rest was excellent. This hotel is...more

“Best steak place in Puerto plata -the real deal”

La Parrillada Steak House

5 of 5 stars
RonRfromCofresiBeach
New York, New York
Dec 22, 2009

I go to Puerto Plata once a month during the spring/summer /fall and stay 2 weeks on/off thru the winter. Our firm designs & builds resorts in the caribbean so we always pick a spot as "our place" in...more

“it was a fabulous vacation!”

Bahia Principe San Juan

4 of 5 stars
prokopich
toronto
Dec 22, 2009
1
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I was with my wife from 5 to 12 December.This was our first vacation ever and we really enjoyed it, we loved this resort! The weather was sunny and warm. There were almost no rain.the water was very...more

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