An Insider's Guide to Puerto Plata

By Ana Serafin | 08/29/2012 - 18:00 | 0 Comments

San Felipe de Puerto Plata, located in the Dominican Republic, is the capital of the province Puerto Plata. Most often just referred to as “Puerto Plata,” the region itself is also known as the Amber Coast thanks to their large export of the semi-precious rock amber. The downtown region, centro de Puerto Plata, has beautiful buildings, la cathedral de San Felipe and more. Take an insider’s look into this fantastic getaway. 

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San Felipe Fort

This fort was built in the sixteenth century and is the main colonial monument of the city of Puerto Plata. The purpose of this fort was to protect the city against the French and English pirates that always tried to not only frighten the Puerto Plateños but also take their land. The best part about this fort is the beautiful views of coastal line and fantastic view of Pico Isabel de Torres.

Ana Serafin, Traveling Latina
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