John Leddy

Get off the beaten path and go to Luperon and La Isabela....to the west of
Puerto Plata.

The 2nd voyage of Columbus was to La Isabela and there is a wonderful museum
there. Also, the fish restaurant Oliva's is wonderful.....a typical
Dominican restaurant.

John

"Chuck Fluri" <chuck@canada.com> wrote in message
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> Along the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, in Puerto Plata is a street that
> the locals call El Malecon. This runs about 2 miles from the old Montemar
> Hotel to the old fort. Close to the west end of this street is a nice
> little restaurant that we like to frequent called Aguaceros. They have an
> extensive menu of authentic North American fare like hamburgers, fries,
> club sandwiches and all are served with a sidewalk seat overlooking the
> ocean.
> The cable car or Telefarico is a must if you've never been to Dominican
> before. Pick a really hot day to go because the temperature on the
> mountain can be 10 degrees F cooler than below and it's a welcome relief
> on a hot day. The mountain top is often covered by cloud which obstructs
> the view but you can easily tell if the clouds are there by looking at the
> mountain before you go.
> One of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen is about 25 minutes east
> of Puerto Plata. It's called Sosua beach and the early morning is the best
> time to observe it's beauty. The sand is a golden colour and the water is
> a turquoise blue that is most apparent in the morning. The beach is lined
> with palm trees, beyond which there is a flee market type row of
> concession booths selling all of the usual tourist souvenirs. Be sure to
> bargain with the vendors. They normally start out at three times the final
> price!
> The city of Puerto Plata itself has many, many shopping opportunities from
> the amber museum to the department store opposite Central Park. There's a
> tour of the Brugal rum factory with tasting and a discount store for
> purchasing rum to bring home.
> There's a trip called "The Rum Runners" where they take you through the
> Dominican countryside on a 4X4 drinking rum the whole time except for the
> stop for lunch at a "traditional Dominican" household.
> There's trip called Paradise Island almost at the Haitian border you take
> a boat out to a sandbar about two miles of shore where you can bake in the
> sun and snorkel to observe a multitude of marine life. After the island
> you travel by boat through a mangrove and then return to shore for an
> included lunch.
> There's way more to do, but I'm tired.
> Enjoy!
> <sofrito0323m> wrote in message
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>> On Mar 2, 10:35 am, "Chuck Fluri" <c...@canada.com> wrote:
>>> Has anyone stayed at Paraiso / Camino Del Sol in Cabarete DR?
>>> What's your impression?
>>> How far to Cabarete?
>>> Walking distance?
>>> Any recommendations about bars and restaurants in Cabarete? We like a
>>> cool
>>> quiet environment, with an ocean view and not too touristy.
>>> Any unusual things to do and see in this area? We've been to DR 15
>>> times,
>>> always in the Puerto Plata and Sosua area, never in Cabarete.
>>> We haven't booked anything yet. We always book last minute and we plan
>>> on
>>> leaving in 3 weeks.
>>
>> Hi Chuck,
>>
>> I noticed that you have been to DR 15 times and was wondering if you
>> have any recommendations for Puerto Plata? Restaurants, things to do,
>> etc.
>> Thanks,
>> Lia
>>
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