Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Located north of Santo Domingo, the city of Puerto Plata, much like many other cities in the Dominican Republic, is an incredible resort city. There are countless reasons why people flock yearly to the city of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic visitors will attest to this claim. The natural beauty of the area makes for some very pleasurable scenic walks and hiking is also very popular in the lush forests in this region of the Dominican. Puerto Plata is also one of the finest places in the country to partake in some golfing. Many tourists are golf enthusiasts who come to the area to enjoy the exceptional golfing experience amidst the captivating views of the Atlantic Ocean. Windsurfers, both professional and amateur, also congregate in the city of Puerto Plata as the area referred to as the Amber Coast is one of the finest places in the world to partake in the aforementioned activity. The area is so spectacular for this activity that the Professional Windsurfing Association actually hold their World Cup competitions there annually.

Those looking for unique and exquisite jewelry will enjoy the city of Puerto Plata as well. The entire country of the Dominican Republic, but particularly in the in the area around Puerto Plata, is rich in deposits of amber. Thus many locals participate in collecting this amber and producing top-notch, one-of-a-kind jewelry to be sold to locals but more often to visitors. The area is also blessed with an abundance of historic sites as the Dominican is known for having a rich Colonial history. There are a number of fantastic resorts to stay at while visiting Puerto Plata but perhaps one of the finest, as it has actually been given five stars by previous visitors, is the Jack Tar Puerto Plata by Occidental. This villa-style resort is an outstanding place to get away from it all and enjoy a romantic vacation or just bask in the sun around the superb outdoor pool.

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