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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Columbus wanted to establish a city at Puerto Plata and name it La Isabela. Unfortunately, a tempest detained him, so it wasn't until 1502 that Nicolás de Ovando founded Puerto Plata ("port of silver"), 209km (130 miles) northwest of Santo Do... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There -- The international airport is east of Playa Dorado on the road to Sosúa. American Eagle (tel. 800/433-7300 in the U.S. and Canada; www.aa.com) has daily 2-hour flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Puerto Plata. Flights cost... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    About 24km (15 miles) east of Puerto Plata is one of the finest beaches in the Dominican Republic, Sosúa Beach. A strip of soft, white sand more than .8km (1/2 mile) wide, it's tucked in a cove sheltered by coral cliffs and has crystal-clear... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There To get here from Puerto Plata, take the autopista (Rte. 5) east for about 30 minutes. If you venture off the main highway, anticipate enormous potholes. Taxis, charter buses, and públicos from Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada let... Continue reading »

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The beach at Playa Grande Dominican Heaven! Waterfall cascading The cannon of Fort San Felipe
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