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Inside Background
Architecture 
Downtown Puerto Plata is marked by the influence of Victorian design in...
Last edited: 02 December 2006
Culture 
The port city of Puerto Plata is the capital of the province of Puerto Plata...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Health & Safety 
Crime in Puerto Plata tends to be low because it is a heavily visited tourist...
Last edited: 20 March 2008
History 
Puerto Plata has an engaging history, dating from the Taíno people who first...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Planning on visiting Puerto Plata in the summer? Well, be prepared for a hot...
Last edited: 17 July 2008
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
For international travel to Puerto Plata, there are two major airports that are...
Last edited: 04 April 2008
Getting Around 
Established as a European colonial city in the 16th century, Puerto Plata city...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Puerto Plata is an excellent destination for families, offering fun and...
Last edited: 04 July 2007
Things to Do 
Puerto Plata The good and the bad of Puerto Plata; Puerto Plata is really...
Last edited: 04 June 2008
Nightlife 
Puerto Plata has an exciting nightlife filled with many things to see and do...
Last edited: 18 June 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Puerto Plata is known for its glimmering beaches and entertaining resorts...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Shopping 
  Some of the best shopping in Puerto Plata can be found just by wandering...
Last edited: 03 July 2007
Sports & Activities 
Puerto Plata has much to offer the active traveler. The Dominican Republic is a...
Last edited: 25 February 2008
Mount Isabel de Torres 
  You can travel to Mount Isabel del Torres in a taxi, which is always a hair...
Last edited: 09 January 2007
Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and Casino 
Ocean World is really two parts. The Adventure Park is the main one,  It has 5...
Last edited: 27 January 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dominican cuisine tends to center on seafood, rice, beans and meat, but Puerto...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Cheap Eats 
Sam's Bar has some good soup and food with an American flare. no...
Last edited: 28 June 2007
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Inside Dominican Republic: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Money The best way to manage spending money for food, drinks, gifts, excursions...
Last edited: 21 July 2008
Crossing the Border 
Entry into the Dominican Republic is easy!  Most nationalities will not require...
Last edited: 27 November 2006
Important Phrases 
Yes Si SEE No No NOH Please Por favor Pore fah-VORE Thank you Gracias...
Last edited: 24 June 2008
Telephones 
Calling TO the Dominican Republic If you want to call a number in the Dominican...
Last edited: 01 June 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is very appreciated in the DR, as wages are low.  A dollar to them...
Last edited: 26 July 2008
Currency Issues 
Resorts in the Dominican do accept Pesos (the local curerency) but the American...
Last edited: 03 July 2008
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