Are you interested in island destinations? Interested in beach environments and lush vegetation? Well, travel to San Felipe de Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata) in the Dominican Republic. Puerto Plata is located north of the Dominican Republic. The city was first founded on January 2nd, 1494. The city was a Spanish colony, designed after Christopher and Bartolomé Columbus during the late 15th century. Today, Puerto Plata is one of the most important port centers in the Dominican Republic.
When you arrive to Puerto Plata, you will notice the warm waters and the cool breezes. As you get off the plane from Gregorio Luperon International Airport, you will arrive at the port city with magnificent beaches. The climate in Puerto Plata is warm to hot. Thus, you will need to pack t-shirts, shorts, sandals, bathing suits, and sunglasses. The precipitation is light throughout the year.
Some of Puerto Plata’s major industries are agrobusiness and tourism. The city is also known for vessel production, textile manufacturing, and fishing. And, Puerto Plata is a frequent stop for cruise ships. There are many attractions in Puerto Plata. First there’s the Fort of Puerto Plata finished in 1577 to protect the city from invaders. Next there’s the adventure park called Ocean World. A popular tourist attraction, Ocean World is one of its kind in the Caribbean. The park includes marine animals and land animals, a Casino, beaches, and forests. Several museums exist in Puerto Plata. However, the best thing to do is to sit and relax on the beach. You can rent an umbrella on the beach to shade yourself from the sun. Or, you can decide to tan yourself naturally. Going to the beach is popular and is one of Puerto Plata’s main attractions.
Whenever you arrive at the airport, be careful of getting all your bags. In order to leave and enter the country, you need a valid visa and a passport. In order to rent a car, you must be twenty-five years or older.
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