Dominican Republic

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Content The way we are Baseball: it’s in the heartbeat of every Dominican 31 Our country Santiago: land of the world’s best tobacco 34 Some historic and geographical facts 6 Jarabacoa: full of adventure in an exuberant nature 38

Essence of our land Journey on the north coast Puerto Plata: seductive with many charms 10 Excursions 40 Amber museum 14 Art and culture in Puerto Plata 16 Potpourri Sosúa, Cabarete and Río San Juan: a dream destination 18 Maps: , Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Cabarete 44 Brugal: a symbol of the best Dominican rum 22 Associations: Ashonorte, Playa Dorada, Sosúa and Cabarete 50 Car rentals 54 It’s fun for all! Gastronomy and entertainment in Puerto Plata 55 Ocean World Adventure Park: fun and entertainment all day long 24 Night Life in Sosúa and Cabarete 56 The cable car: the best view in a natural environment 26 Shopping around 58 Night life in Puerto Plata: it’s much more than hotels 27 Golf in the area 59 Charcos de Damajagua: a gift from nature 28 Embassies 60 Cabarete: the capital of windsurf and kiteboarding 30 Table of distances 62

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The first European colony Official language: Spanish. was established in this is- History and Geography land, with the capital Santo Currency: Dominican Peso. Domingo: it was called Ruins of San Francisco, Santo Domingo.

enter Dominican territory with a USD 10.00 tourist card which you may be able to purchase at the airport, valid for a stay of 15-30 days (a surcharge applies Gregorio Luperón International Airport, Puerto Plata. according the length of the

Aerial view of the San Felipe Fortress. the First City of America, Climate: tropical and humid, stay). For instance, citizens which served as origin for with average temperature of from Europe, United States the first cultural and social 28 degrees Celsius. and Canada may be able to institutions, the building of stay for 90 days with a valid the first cathedral, the first Religion: Catholic. passport and the purchase hospital, the first university, of the tourist card upon monuments, churches and Electricity: 110V -60 cycles arrival at the airport, with- fortresses. (110V/60Hz), but most ho- out the need of visas. This tels count with 220V adapt- privilege was agreed with The Spanish colony’s in- ers. countries from the European terests in this island were Union, United States and Cathedral of Santo Domingo. Plaza, Puerto Plata. strong until late 16th cen- Entry requirements: depending Canada. Some citizens are tury, mostly because of the on your citizenship, you may required to apply for a visa: Geographical position benefits generated by the With an extension of 48,484 square kilometers our nation is the second largest in the Major richness in mining and the Antilles, right behind Cuba. With 32 provinces and a national district which includes the capital sugar cane plantations. city, Santo Domingo, it is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean in the north, the Caribbean Sea in the south, the Mona Channel in the east, which connects to and the Republic of in the west. General information

Origins Population: approximately On the 5th of December of 1492, during his first journey to the Americas, Christopher 9 million inhabitants; about Columbus came to this island. In his diary, the Admiral described this land as “the most 30% of if resides in the beautiful land human eyes ever saw”; he called it “Hispaniola” and helped the Spanish crown capital city. to conquer the New World. Victorian houses, Puerto Plata.

6 Discover Puerto Plata Official Guide to Destination POP 7 Our country... please inquire at the Dominican consulate enterprises Claro-Codetel, Orange, Viva and or diplomatic delegation in your country of Tricom. Local phone codes are 809 and 829. residence. Tourism: our country counts with numerous Animal regulations: in order to allow the tourist destinations visited by millions of entrance of a pet to the country, the Depart- travelers coming from United States, Canada, ment of Animal Sanity requires the animal’s Europe, Latin America, and many other vaccination certificate against rabies thirty countries. It is worth mentioning places like days prior to the arrival date, and the pet’s Punta Cana, Bávaro, Puerto Plata, Bayahibe, health certificate issued within 15 days Sosúa, Cabarete, Río San Juan, Samaná, Las prior to arrival. Without these documents, Terrenas, Santo Domingo, Juan Dolio, Boca the pet should be submitted to quarantine, Chica, Jarabacoa, Constanza, La Romana, from 8 to 30 days depending on the country Bahía de las Águilas (Pedernales), Barahona, of origin. among others.

Communications: in the entire region of the Caribbean and Central America, Dominican Republic is well ahead in its telecommunica- tion systems, counting with a wide web of voice, data and video services supplied by

View front a beautiful hotel.

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Puerto Plata Seductive with many charms

Art crafts at the San Felipe Fortress.

Puerto Plata still holds that indiscrete and inseparable romance with the Atlantic Ocean in the north coast and sole owner of impressive richness inherited from Mother Nature as well as many attractions created by mankind making her a very seductive destination.

Because of its charms, the beauty of the landscapes, a cultural heritage, ecotourism and wonders of nature Puerto Plata was named the first tourist development, in 1974, and it became Dominican Republic’s first sun and beach destination.

Many of the country’s most beautiful beaches are in Puerto Plata and next to them several hotels, like the ones in Playa Dorada that also include a professional golf course and a shopping center.

Also known as “the amber coast”, due Playa Dorada Golf Course. to its many amber mines in the area, one of the outstanding features is the cable Victorian style houses, the plaza at the car that takes you to the summit of Isabel central park, the “malecón” (the boulevard de Torres from where you will capture a along the shore), the San Felipe fortress, beautiful panoramic view of the city and its from the 16th century and the ruins of Long Beach, Puerto Plata. surroundings. La Isabela, the first settlement built by

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The “malecón” of Puerto Plata. quietness and a place to spend some leisure time with the family in two great resorts and the Ocean World Adventure Park.

Luperón, located in the stunning bay of the same name has turned into an important yacht destination hosting over 500 embarkations every year. The bay was originally name by Christopher Columbus as “Bahía de Gracias” (Bay of Grace) because it served as a haven that protected the galleons from the tropical storms. Aerial view, Puerto Plata. Christopher Columbus in honor the Spanish queen Isabel are just a few of the sites worth visiting in Puerto Plata.

Also, Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina & Casino is a must-visit attraction that includes a restaurant, a casino, a discotheque and beautiful marina; and the 27 “Charcos de Damajagua”, a canyon with 27 ponds and waterfalls, many of them with slides.

“Punta Rucia” and “La Ensenada” are two spectacular beaches on the region and very popular for the beauty and the locals that make their living from the fishing. The shores of Punta Rucia are ideal for diving and boat tours can be arranged to enjoy the manatees.

“Cofresí” and “Luperón”, on the province’s western part, have become very important tourist destinations. Cofresí, the name comes from the Puerto Rican pirate Robert

Victorian house. Downtown Puerto Plata. Cofresí, is a great option for those seeking

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Amber museum Millions of years of history confined in a stone

Just in case you never knew the province the one found in the Baltic Sea, thus making of Puerto Plata lies on very important and the Dominican amber a most-wanted item valuable amber reservoir dated from millions for tourists visiting our country. of year.

The country’s most famous amber museum is the one located in the city of Puerto Plata, in an old-Victorian-style house very well- know as Villa Bentz. The museum is open to the public Monday thru Saturday, Due to the high content in vegetal resin from 9:00AM to 6:00 PM, and containing prehistoric fossil, the Dominican a variety of honey-yellow-tone amber is highly appreciated by world’s ambers are available as well as famous jewelers. This amber is 90% clearer others in green, brown and dark than most of other ambers from other places blue colors. and it contains 10 times more insects than

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Art and culture in Puerto Plata

For those seeking in Puerto Plata more than just the sun, the beach and the hotels, they will certainly find their way out with the art and culture life.

The city has witnessed the birth of distinguished writers, singers, musicians and artists that have left a legacy for the posterity. These lands also were the birthplace of Emilio Prud’homme, author of our national

Victorian house facade.

anthem, composers and musicians Juan San Felipe Fortress. During your stay in Puerto Lockward and Rafael Solano, artists Jaime Plata, don’t miss visiting: Colson, Jorge Severino, Camilo Carrau and visitors may have a glimpse of our way of life famous baritone singer Eduardo Brito. through folk, jazz and merengue concerts, • Merengue festival. exhibitions and sales of local crafts. And, • Amber museum. Every year, during the month of June, Puerto in October, the “malecón” is the venue for • Cultural festival. Plata celebrates a cultural festival where the annual Merengue Festival where the • Monuments. country’s most popular bands and singers • Victorian-style houses. put up a great show.

Many of the monuments are standing like mute witnesses of events in Dominican history, like the Fortress of San Felipe, from early 1500’s, the convent of San Pedro Mártir and the church of San Felipe Apóstol. The Victorian-style architecture in many houses and buildings is another feature of the city to be admired.

In addition, the amber stone of Puerto Plata is considered one of the world’s best and you may visit the Amber Museum to appreciate the work in many exquisite pieces of art.

The merengue festival.

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Tourism is the key to the economy of Lovers of the windsurf and kite-boarding have A destination for fun and fantasy Sosúa; in fact, it is the number one source settled down in Cabarete and established of employment. Along with Cabarete, the several specialized centers for those adventurers Sosúa, Cabarete and Rio San Juan neighboring community, Sosúa is part of one seeking to practice as well organizing eco-tourist

A 5-star hotel and a crystalline water beach of Sosúa. Kiteboarding in Cabarete. of the most important tourist destination in Sosúa: always historical and exuberant the country. The beaches are ranked among The origins of Sosúa, a small village in the province of Puerto Plata, date way back to the the best in the region and in the world, decade of 1930’s when the Dominican government, ruled by the dictator Rafael Leonidas especially for its conditions for water sports. Trujillo, allowed the settlement of 100,000 Jews. In the month of May of 1940 the first group of Jewish refugees arrived with 26 men, 10 women and 1 child. Cabarete: it’s paradise for water sports! Dominican Republic gave the Jews a chance to start a new life, free of hostilities, mistreatment, Cabarete, also part of the province of Puerto discrimination and persecution. They were even received by Trujillo with 70 head of cattle, Plata, settles between a bay and a lagoon, a which in the end was the kick-off to develop the dairy industry. great feature that young people and adults appreciate very much, especially those who The community of Sosúa, which by the time was merely an abandoned plantation of bananas crave for adventure sports. in the north coast, would become the haven for thousands of Jews who worked very hard and built the foundations for a prosperous town and today is a very dynamic tourist destination in In Cabarete, it’s not “3-in-1”; it’s all in one: Dominican Republic. natural beauty, tourism, Sports, adventure, folklore, a rich gastronomy and endless fun. excursions, cross-country journeys, biking, bird The name “Sosúa” comes from the Chibcha language, meaning “worm”. During the times of watching, and more. the aborigines the name “Sosúa” first was referred to the zigzag shape of the river; but, and The waves, helped by the strong winds, just like other villages, once the first settlers came along, the community adapted the name the white sands and the crystalline waters No matter day or night, a wide variety of of the river: Sosúa. have made of Cabarete one of the top-notch hotels, condos, restaurants, bars, cafes and beaches in the World for windsurfing and discotheques comes to round up all that The weather is predominantly tropical humid with the dominion of trade winds and low kite-boarding, many times chosen by the Cabarete has to offer and leaving no space temperatures from the Atlantic; a coastal and uneven terrains with a lush flora paint the International Windsurfing Association as the for a dull life.

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RESTAURANT

Gri-Gri lagoon: a site with a beauty like no othe.

Río San Juan: spectacular considered a national heritage, has become Oceanfront Dining Río San Juan’s best landmark. It is a big la- natural beauty New Management goon of mangroves with an exuberant flora, Revised Menu There may be many wonderful places, but but still allows the possibility to embark and not many in the north coast of Dominican sail around the caverns eroded thru the Private Parking Republic has the enchanting beauties of Río years. Extensive Wine Menu San Juan. The town of Río San Juan is small and Phone: 809-571-3024 Gri-Gri lagoon peaceful, with a “main street” filled with art Dr. Rosen (calle sin salida), by the new beach in El Batey, Sosúa, The natural reserve of the Gri-Gri lagoon, galleries, restaurants and ice parlors. next to Casa Marina

www.waterfrontrestaurantdr.com

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Brugal The symbol of the best Dominican rum Photos: Courtesy of Brugal & Co. Brugal is one of the most prestigious brand produced in the country. Whilst other rum names in Dominican rum making and where makers distill the alcohol between 90 and tradition is one valued ingredient. Over one 92 degrees, Brugal is distilled at 95 degrees, hundred years back up the history and it is meaning a cleaner and less contaminant one of the most wanted local items. product. Later is diluted with purified and filtered water at 65 degrees. The production of rum Brugal starts on the juice extracted from the sugar cane juice, The aging process takes place in American better known as “guarapo”, which in fact white oak barrels imported directly from undergoes a process to obtain the molasses; Kentucky, USA. The time of aging differs then, next step is to ferment with yeast according the type of rum: “Extra Viejo” for a sort of wine mix that finally makes (extra old), “Añejo” (aged), “Blanco” (white), the alcohol when completing the cycle of “Carta Blanca” (also white), “Carta Dorada” distillation. (golden), “Siglo de Oro” (golden century) and “Licor Único” (unique liquor). Once The alcohol distilling grade is one important the time is set for each type, which varies issue when making the rum Brugal and one from one to six years, the alcohol is taken distinguishing feature to other similar drinks from the barrels thru underground pipes

directly to a chamber to start the process of filtering, formulation and settling. Finally, the alcohol is degraded from 65 degrees to 37-40 degrees, depending if the final product is for exportation or for local consumption.

A unique flavor The rum’s unique flavor comes from the caramel and fruit extract for coloring and a family’s secret formula for each variety of the product.

Once the combination is performed, the rum rests from 7 to 25 days, always depending on the type of rum, in a stainless steel deposit If you wish learn more about the rum to eliminate all chemical components and production, you may visit Brugal & Company to soften it. After concluding this phase, and take one of the daily guided tour of the the rum is ready to bottle and ready for plant. Please inquire your tour representative distribution, for all to enjoy. at the hoPhone. Part of the rum production process.

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Because of its nature and the park’s phi- losophy to teach visitors how to love and respect the animals, Ocean World is your best choice when seeking fun for the fam- ily.

The facilities: Ocean World counts with a Beach, a Dolphin observation area, a forest, a cascade, the tiger’s grotto, the site of tropical birds, Bella Vista Café, the sting rays, the sharks, a small pond, an scuba diving, an area for sea lions, a restaurant, a gift shop, a marina, a casino, and more.

It is the most complete and modern water in their natural habitat allows the visitors park in all of the Caribbean: Ocean World to observe and learn more interesting facts Adventure Park, Casino & Marina, lying on about their lifestyles. the warm blue waters of Cofresí, Puerto Plata. The park’s best innovation is the opportu- nity it brings to interact directly with the Great show, exhibitions of exotic animals animals: swimming with dolphins, full and a state-of-the-art infrastructure make around with sea lions, taking you picture this park a visit you can’t miss in the north with a tiger (of course, separated by a re- coast. sistant glass, touching the sharks or diving into a giant pond with many exotic marine Ocean World is the first marine zoo in the species are just a few of the experiences country and its diversity of species living you can live.

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There are several tourist companies pro- viding guided tours with attractive prices, safety and first aid equipments and the reliability of people well-trained and with knowledge of the Charcos de Damajagua.

From Puerto Plata, it will take you about 30 minutes to reach Damajagua; and some 45 minutes from the city of Santiago. When visiting Damajagua, please remember: • To wear the appropriate light clothing (swim suit, shorts, Lycra pants, t-shirts, wet shoes, etc). • To always be accompanied by a tour guide and to follow the instructions. • To always wear a helmet and a life vest. • Not to bring along children less than 8 years of age. • That fishing is always prohibited. • To bring your waterproof camera.

Entrance fee From the first pool to the seventh, tourists pay US$8.00 and locals Amidst exotic and unrepeatable landscapes memories and one experience to talk pay RD$200.00; the second of many Dominican treasures there is one about. stage starts in the 12th pool, that outstands for the spectacular and singu- tourists US$9.00 and locals lar beauty: the 27 charcos (“natural pools”) If you consider yourself as an adventurer it RD$230.00; and all 27 pools, of Damajagua. would be unforgivable not coming to Dama- tourists US$14.00 and locals jagua, one of the most visited destinations RD$290.00. The puddles are located in the municipality by locals and foreigners. of Imbert, province of Puerto Plata, offering adventure, beauty and diversity, For lovers of ecotourism, it is a challenge; three features that combine to leave great you must be prepared to jump, swim, slide

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Year after year Cabarete dyes itself with the multicolored boards and canvas of thou- sands of youngsters coming from all over the world to compete in international tourna- ments.

The winds of the Atlantic and the natural layout of the beach have made of Cabarete the top-preferred destination for those water sports cravers who live out in passion with the ocean and thousands of sensations with Visiting a local baseball game is an unforgettable experience. the nightlife, wonderful gastronomy and a multicolored culture. If there’s one thing that truly portraits our It is no coincidence that many great players people, that is baseball. No matter gender, in the professional baseball leagues come age or social class, “la pelota”, as we call from Dominican Republic: the only player it, is followed by everyone; it has been the with 5 gold glove awards in a row, a pitcher source from which many of our daily words with over 1,000 appearance, a player with and expressions come from. more than 600 homeruns and 5th on the list of all times, the only pitcher with 3 Cy Young There is no other game or sport more awards and more than 3,000 strikeouts and popular than baseball; it is in our cul- a player with 10 consecutive seasons hitting ture, in our skin: it is our national pas- 35 homeruns or more. time. Ever since we are born, Domini- cans get into it and live the experience, In the past 50 years Dominican Republic playing the game even in the most old- has registered 466 players in the Major fashioned way, and even on improvised Leagues, thus making it the country, oth- field (or “play”, as we commonly call a er than the United States, with more play- baseball park), like any street on any ers in “the big league”. A fact: only seven neighborhood, or a park, or even in an American states have sent more players abandoned real estate lot. to the majors than Dominican Republic,

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Some interesting facts about Dominican baseball:

• The team “Licey” was founded in 1907; teams “Estrellas Orientales” came second, in 1910; then “Escogido” in 1921; “Aguilas”, which was born under the name of Manny Ramírez, Pedro Martínez and Samy Sosa, three of the most valuable Dominican players in the Major Leagues. Santiago BBC, was created in 1936; team “Toros del Este” in 1983 and but it took them a little over 100 years 1997 and it has done it 5 times, whilst team the youngest team is “Gigantes del to do so. Escogido has done it 3 times, in 1988, 1990 Nordeste” in 1996. and 2010. Names such as Juan Marichal, Felipe Alou, The “Águilas Cibaeñas”, one of the teams of great tradition. • The first broadcast of a baseball game Sammy Sosa, Pedro Martínez, Albert Pujols, Rob Ruck, in his book “The tropic of was on 21st of October of 1917, and David Ortiz, Manny Ramírez, Vladimir baseball”, states that San Pedro de Macorís called “Arioles” sponsored by Ingenio it was done by telephone. The second Guerrero and Aramis Ramírez have brought is the town in Dominican Republic that Porvenir (the sugar mill company) who broadcast was in Santo Domingo, 12 prestige to the game. Marichal is the only produces, per capita, more baseball players donated the field to play the games, in years later, in 1929. Dominican, at the moment, inducted to than any other country in the world. 1899. the Baseball Hall of Fame; Sosa is the only • In 1928 was broadcasted the first game between archrivals Licey and player in the history of baseball to compile It was in 1916, during the United States Some history Escogido, by HIJK radio station. three seasons with 60 homeruns or more, first invasion to Dominican Republic, when baseball got popular and really and fifth in the list of all times, while Baseball was first introduced in the country • In 1936, the Cincinatti Reds was Martínez has the merit to register a 2.80 in September of 1886; it came to San Pedro became a national pride. By the time, the first major league team to visit ERA (earned run average) in his career. de Macorís. The facts are still not clear games between Dominicans and Dominican Republic. enough. Some historian point out the Cuban Americans meant a lot more than just Dominican Republic has won the Caribbean brothers Ignacio and Ubaldo Alomá, while a simple sport. • Also in 1936, the first national World Series of Baseball in 18 occasions, others mention José Aruza, Cuban too, tournament was played with being the first in 1971 and team Licey has and José Méndez López, from Puerto Rico, Later, in the 1940’s amateur baseball four teams: Licey, Escogido, done it 10 times; the, team Aguilas won it in who organized some games for a team became popular with the games played Estrellas Orientales and Sandino, honoring the dictator Trujillo. These which later was renamed Águilas years witnessed the first baseball Cibaeñas. facilities in our nation’s capital and in 1946 were built the first real baseball • The Dominican Republic’s debut in stadium, the one at the “Escuela amateur World Series was in 1941. Normal” of Santo Domingo. • The country’s big leap to professional tournaments occurred between 1951 and 1954, and in 1955 started the real “baseball fever” with different games played day and night, everywhere.

Sorce: “Nos vemos en el play”, a especial Publications sponsor Hed by Centro León in 2008.

32 Discover Puerto Plata Official Guide to Destination POP 33 The way we are... The way we are... could be the reason for the name tobacco the finest and most exquisite cigars are and the famous brand of cigars. exported. Just Davidoff, a world famous brand made locally, is exported to 160 Dominican Republic was the first in a commer- countries. Santiago cial exploitation of tobacco, in 1531, and it was Santiago, the central region of the island, With over 200 million cigars for exportation Land of the world’s best tobacco where most of the production takes place. every year Dominican Republic is the world’s Photos: Courtesy of PROCIGAR leading tobacco exporter, way beyond Cuba. Today, Santiago shelters the most im- About 85% of our cigars are exported to the It is told that Dominican history was written of “cohoba” to “communicate themselves portant tobacco industries from which United States. with the smell and the flavor of tobacco. with their deities” and they used a cylinder- When Christopher Columbus came to La shaped instrument called “tabaca”, which Hispaniola, tobacco had already been A tobacco field in Villa González. part of the Taino culture, the island’s first inhabitants, for their social and religious rites. These native Indians celebrated the rite

Santiago is also known for its “Monument to the heroes of the Restoration War”.

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Added value

The high quality and the consistency of the mixture are the two features that make a difference in the Dominican tobacco when compared to those of other producing countries.

“In a World where nothing is safe and anything goes, the cigar smoker, at least, is reflexive and mature, he wishes to have a non-surprising product, a product loyal to his taste and his pleasure, Mr. Hendrick Kellner, president of and that is what a Dominican ProCigar, organization housing the tobacco offers”, proudly stated country’s cigar producers. The elaboration process is handmade.

Dominican Republic, and especially the re- gion of Santiago, produces cigars rich in flavors with the blend of different tobaccos from all over the world, like Ecuador, Brazil, Nicaragua, Honduras, United States, Mexico, Cameroon and Indonesia.

The tobacco’s contribution to the economy of Santiago and our country is very significant. Over 15,000 direct jobs in the factories and more than 5,000 in the independent packing process. On the field, it is estimated approximately 60,000 workers. Part of the options in Dominican Republic.

General Cigar, Tabacalera García, Aurora, Tabadom Holding, Matasa and Tabacos Quisqueyanos, the country’s six leading ci- gar producers, are settled in Santiago and they are responsible for the “Cigar Festival” which takes place every year and consum- ers and retailers meet. The purpose of the festival is to encourage people to learn more about the Dominican tobacco, the way they are produced and to interact with our cul- ture. The final product: a cigar of wide range of flavors for customer satisfaction.

36 Discover Puerto Plata Official Guide to Destination POP 37 The way we are... The rivers of Jimenoa and Baiguate The way we are... count with two impressive waterfalls formed by the slopes of the mountains into the valley. Nearby, and at 3,087 Jarabacoa meters above sea level, stands Pico Duarte, the highest elevation in all of the Full of adventure in exuberant nature Caribbean. Jarabacoa’s rich biodiversity with lush forests of pine trees and exotic flowers has made possible the slogan “Jarabacoa, where it is always springtime”.

The everlasting mountain and spring-like climate along with an annual average temperature of 20-22 degrees Celsius guarantee the perfect combination for an unforgettable vacation.

From Puerto Plata to Jarabacoa you must pass by Santiago and make a right turn at the Entrance near the city of La Vega. Once in town you will find several options for accommodation, like small hotels, villas and cabanas. The important issue is not to let by a pleasant visit to

Jarabacoa. Rappel and rafting are some of the extreme sports in Jarabacoa.

Settled at 650 feet above sea level and 35 km from La Vega, the town of Jarabacoa is ready to offer you all the possibilities to experience great adventures in a paradise of pine trees and flowers with the pleasant freshness of the climate, the greenery of its mountains and stunning waterfalls.

From the taino language the name "Jarabacoa" means “place of many waters” which, indeed, justifies the name because it is surrounded by rivers Yaque Del Norte, Baiguate, Jimenoa and Guanajuma, as well as by hundreds of streams.

Jarabacoa is home for the country’s main mountain range making it the best destination for adventures and ecotourism in Dominican Republic. Nowadays the region is center for rafting, horseback riding, trekking, cascading, paragliding, tubing, four wheels, rappel, rock climbing, mountain bikes and tours on 4x4 vehicles. Some of the natural attractions in the area.

38 Discover Puerto Plata Official Guide to Destination POP 39 Alcázar de Colón, Santo Domingo. Humpback whales, Samaná. Playa Dorada Golf Course. Excursions 1. Yásica Adventures: A scenic journey though the countryside. Get ready for the and interact with dolphins, sharks, sea lions and stingrays, white tigers and exotic thrill of your lifetime as we swing through the trees on the only “zip Line” in the birds. Transportation, park admission and tour guide. Available: daily. country. Tarzan will eat his heart out! Transportation, tour guide, water and fresh fruits are included. Available: Monday thru Saturday. 8. Laguna Jeep Safari: Off the beaten track with chance to swim in refreshing waters! A great team of pros will lead you to a day of adventure as we head out 2. Whale Watching: A breathtaking experience not to be missed! Between late to explore the different customs and Dominican traditions. Transportation, tour January and March, the humpback whales come to give birth in the Bahia of guide, lunch drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Available: check with your tour Samana. Transportation, tour guide, breakfast, boat ride, soft drinks and lunch representative. are included. Available: everyday, only January thru March. 9. City Tour and Sosua: A vibrant colonial town with lots of history to talk about 3. Helicopters: There is no better way to admire the beauties of the north coast and a beach full of characters to match! A half day tour that includes both walking than a ride on a helicopter. Views of this spectacular coastline are a must as we and bus ride around the town, a visit to the Brugal rum centre and buy your duty soar high above spectacular beaches and palm filled shorelines. Just choose the free at factory prices, the “malecón” will lead you to the fortress of San Felipe, the time that is right for you. Duration: approx.10 minutes. Available: daily. amber museum and the chance to buy at many gift shops around the park. Enjoy lunch in Puerto Plata before heading to the lively beach of Sosua where the locals 4. Golf: Let’s tee off and have a good round of golf! Dominican Republic has are ready to haggle over the prices of everything from paintings to rum! become the hottest spot in the Caribbean with over 21 courses designed by the Transportation, tour guide, lunch are included. Available: daily. great ones: Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Tom Fazio, Robert Trent Jones Sr., Gary Player and P.B. Dye. Transportation is included. Available: daily. 10. Jarabacoa and Santiago: A visit to the first capital of the island, Santiago, home to the world’s best cigars with opportunity to buy them at factory prices. 5. Horseback Riding: For beginners and experienced riders, the best way to see Then, waterfalls of Jarabacoa will astound you with the journey by horse or by foot. countryside or the beaches is riding on the back of our gentle four-legged-friends. Transportation, tour guide, horse ride, lunch and one drink are included. Available: Big or small, we can provide horses to suit you all. Transportation, tour guide, check with your tour representative. horses. Available: daily. 11. Cayo Paraiso: It is probable the most idyllic spot on the north coast. Speedboats 6. Deep Sea Fishing: the one that got away! The Mahi-mahi, dolphin and, of whisk you over to a fantastic desert island where white sand and turquoise waters course, the ultimate blue marlin are all available seasonally in Dominican waters. will greet you. Transportation, tour guide, boat rides, lunch, drinks (alcoholic and An excellent experienced crew will assist you in finding the big ones. non-alcoholic). Available: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Transportation, fishing equipment, tour guide and non-alcoholic beverages are included. Available: daily. 12. Santo Domingo: A visit to the oldest city of the Americas, don’t miss your chance to take this tour and discover its rich history: the Alcázar, the cathedral, 7. Ocean World: A beautiful experience for the family at the most advanced the “calle Las Damas” and many more. Transportation, tour guide, lunch and marine animal interaction park of its kind. Do not miss the opportunity to swim admission to museums are included. Available: Saturday.

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Shopping Horseback riding. Monster Truck Safari.

13. Monster Truck Safari: A great way to see what this magnificent island is all about looking high over the fields and mountainous scenery as we enter the depths of the countryside passing by villages, rivers and streams as we make our way to the riverside venue of our Dominican buffet lunch. Relax and enjoy a swim in the Golf refreshing river before heading home with a vast knowledge of the islands beauty, history and culture. Transportation, tour guide, lunch and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included. Available: daily, except Sunday.

14. Outback Safari: The best fun filled safari on the island where professional guides will entertain you with their knowledge, wit and humor as they guide you through the beautiful countryside as you wave at the friendly, laughing children and enter their villages to see how the Dominican people really live. Potpourri Transportation, tour guide, lunch and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included. Available: daily, except Sunday.

15. Freestyle Catamarans: It’s a good opportunity to live as a millionaire, for one day! A 54-foot catamaran waits for to sail away. Inclusive bar, local drinks and buffet lunch onboard. Then it’s time to start the show with Freestyle popular crew showing you what they are made of! Just soak up the sun with a cocktail in your Fun hand! Availability: daily.

Restaurants

Ocean World Adventure Park. Deep sea fishing.

Car rentals Map of Dominican Republic.

Central Park, Puerto Plata. Kiteboarding in Cabarete.

The Gri-Gri lagoon, Rio San Juan.

MAIN ROAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FISHING SCUBA DIVING

SECONDARY ROAD LOCAL AIRPORT WHALE WATCHING NATIONAL PARKS

GOLF COURSE PORTS KITEBOARDING

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Ocean World Adventure Park. The San Felipe fortress. Co stam ba r

Brugal & Co. 1

City of Puerto Plata

The beach of Playa Dorada.

South ring road International Airport Gregorio Luperón Co Streets st 2 a Dora Hotels Ocean World Adventure Park 11• Lifestyle Holidays Vacation da • Iberostar Costa Dorada Central park 11 2 • Oasis Marién National park 2 3 22 • Playa Dorada Isabel de Torres Barceló Puerto Plata 3 • Blue Bay Villas Dorada 3 • Celuisma Tropical Playa Dorada The San Felipe fortress • Dorado Club Resort • Fun Royale/Fun Tropical • VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort • Holiday Village Golden Beach Playa Dorada Golf Course • VH Casa Colonial Beach & Spa • Puerto Plata Village 2 • Paradise Beach Club • VH Victoria Resort Golf & Beach The cable car • Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada

Brugal & Co.

Playa Dorada Golf Course.

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Diving. Playa Grande Golf Course. 1

Town Cabarete of Sosúa 2 1

Sabaneta de Yásica Kiteboarding. 3

2 Gaspar Río San Juan The Jewish museum in Sosúa. Hernández

Main streets Hotels • Casa Cayena Hotel Streets 1 • Casa Marina Beach & Reef Joba Arriba National Park El Choco • Hotel New Garden 1and Las Cuevas, in • Sea Horse Ranch Cabarete. • Sosúa Bay Club • Sosúa By The Sea 2The Gri-Gri lagoon • Victorian House • Natura Cabañas

Kiteboarding • Ocean Manor Beach Resort and Country Club 2 • El Magnífico • Viva Wyndham Tangerine Resorts • Windsurf Resorts Playa Grande Golf Course • Ocean Sands Casino • Kite Beach Hotel • Amhsa Paraiso del Sol Cave at El Choco national park. • Velero Beach Resorts Diving 3 • Gran Bahía Principe Hotel

Museum Gregorio Luperón International Airport

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Association of Hotels, Restaurants and Tourist Enterprises of the North Coast, Inc (ASHONORTE) Luís Ginebra Avenue; 62 Association of Owners of Hotels, Condominiums and 2nd Floor, Suite 12, Plaza Amapola, Puerto Plata. E-mail: [email protected] Commercial Establishments of Playa Dorada, Inc. Phone.: 809-320-3133 Fax: 809-320-6000 Aeropuertos Siglo XXI (AERODOM) Hotasa Luperón Beach Resort E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 809-586-0408 Phone: 809-571-8303 www.playadorada.com.do www.aerodom.com www.hotasa.es

Avis Hoteles Riu Bachata, Barceló Puerto Plata VH Victoria Resort Golf & Beach Phone: 809-586-4436 Mambo y Merengue Phone: 809-320-5084 Phone: 809-320-1200 www.avis.com.do Phone: 809-320-1010 www.riu.com www.barcelo.com www.vhhr.com Budget Rent Car Phone: 809-586-0284 Iberostar Costa Dorada Blue Bay Villas Dorada Holiday Village Golden Beach www.budget.com.do Phone: 809-320-1000 Phone: 809-320-3000 Phone: 809-320-3800 www.iberostar.com.do Blue Flag www.hotetur.com www.occidentalhotels.com Banco Popular Dominicano C. x A. Phone: 809-544-8313 Infinity Blue Luxury Condos www.bpd.com.do Phone: 809-571-2717 Celuisma Tropical Playa Dorada Puerto Plata Village Phone: 809-320-6226 Phone: 809-320-4012 www.infiniti-blu.com Best Hoteles www.celuismacaribe.com www.puertoplatavillage.com Phone: 809-571-8303 La Colonia Golf & Residences www.besthotels.es Phone: 809-320-1055 Dorado Club Resort Paradise Beach Club www.lacoloniagolf.com Phone: 809-320-2019 Phone: 809-320-3663 Brugal & Co., C por A. www.hotetur.com www.amhsamarina.com Phone: 809-261-1888 Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club www.brugal.com.do Phone: 809-970-7777 www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com Fun Royale/Fun Tropical Viva Wyndham Playa Dorada Phone: 809-320-4054 Phone: 809-291-0001 Cariátides Restaurant Phone: 809-320-3434 Oasis Marién www.funroyale-tropicale.com www.vivawhyndhamresorts.com E-mail: [email protected] Phone. : 809-320-1515 www.hotelesoasis.com Blue Flag VH Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Playa Dorada Golf Club Centro Médico Bournigal, S.A. Phone: 809-320-3232 Phone: 809-320-4262 Phone: 809-586-4140 Ocean World www.vhhr.com www.playadoradagolf.com E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 809-291-1111 www.ocean-world.info Cervecería Nacional Dominicana VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort Phone: 809-487-3106 Punta Goleta, S.A. Phone: 809-320-2111 www.cnd.com.do Phone: 809-241-1337 www.vhhr.com www.puntagoleta.com

50 Discover Puerto Plata Official Guide to Destination POP 51 Cabarete Association of Hotels and Restaurants of Sosúa & Cabarete (ASHORESOCA) El Magnífico C/Pedro Clisante, Plaza Village Square, El Batey Sosúa, R.D. Phone: 809- 571-0868 Phone.809-571-3904 Fax.809-571-3440 www.hotelmagnifico.com E-mail:[email protected] www.sosuacabarete.net Freddy Tours Phone: 809-571- 0829 E-mail: [email protected]

Sosúa Jose O'Shay's Phone: 809-571-0775 Aerodom SIGLO XXI Infiniti Blu E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 809-586-0408 Phone: 809-571- 2717 www.aerodom.com www.infiniti-blu.com L'agence Real State Phone: 809-571-0909 Aqua Center Marothel Tours E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 809-571-1014 Phone: 809-571-4005 www.aqua-center.com E-mail: [email protected] Ocean Manor Beach Resort

and Country Club Budget Rent Car Melissa Tours Phone: 809-571-0581 Phone: 809-985-2882 Phone. : 809-571-2567 www.oceanmanorresort.com www.budget.com.do www.melissatours.com.do

Ocean One Casa Cayena Hotel National Car Rental Phone: 809-571-0414 Phone: 809-571-2651 Phone: 809-586-1366 www.sympatico.ca www.hotelcasacayena.com www.grupoambar.com Ocean Sands Casino Casa Marina Beach Sea Horse Ranch Phone: 809-571-0000 Phone: 809-571-3690 Phone: 809-571-3880 E-mail: [email protected] www.amhsamarina.com www.sea-horse-ranch.com Viva Wyndham Tangerine Resort Casa Marina Reef Sosúa Bay Club Phone: 809-571-0402 Phone: 809-571- 3535 Phone: 809-571-4000 www.vivaresorts.com www.amhsamarina.com E-mail: [email protected] Windsurf Resorts Century 21 Juan Perdomo Sosúa By The Sea Phone: 809-571-0718 Phone: 809-571-2100 Phone: 809-571-3222 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.sosuabythesea.com

Hotel New Garden Victorian House Phone: 809-571-1557 Phone: 809-571-4000 E-mail: [email protected]

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Restaurants Hemingway’s Bar & Grill Playa Dorada Plaza Aleph Phone: 809-320-1616 Specialty: International Ave. L. Ginebra #2 Poseidón en Ocean World Phone: 809-244-4528 Specialty: International C/ Principal #3, Cofresí Al Fresco Phone: 809-291-1000 Specialty: Pasta, Sushi, Grill & Bar Playa Dorada Plaza Pizza Hut Phone: 809-320-1137 Playa Dorada Plaza Car Rentals Phone: 809-320-2000 Cariátides Restaurante Bar Roadway Ada Europcar Specialty: International Carretera Luperón Plaza El Doral Specialty: International Puerto Plata Ave. Luis Ginebra / Hnas. Mirabal Phone: 809-320-3434 Playa Dorada Plaza Phone: 809-426-2876 Phone: 809-586-7979 Phone: 809-320-4502 Cabarete www.europcar.com.do Phone: 809-571-0353 La Tarappa Specialty: Italian www.ada-santodomingo.com Discotheque Hertz Ave. Hermanas Mirabal #12 Aeropuerto Internacional Phone: 809-261-2423 Gregorio Luperón Andrómeda Avis Playa Dorada Carretera Luperón km 4 Phone: 809-586-0200 Lucia Restaurant Phone: 809-586-5250 Phone: 80-586-4436 www.hertz.com Specialty: International, Fusion and Gourmet Aeropuerto Internacional Casa Colonial Boutique & Spa Lighthouse Lounge & Disco Gregorio Luperón National Phone: 809-320-3232 Marina de Ocean World Phone: 809-586-0214 Carretera Luperón km 2 ½ C/ Principal #3, Cofresí www.avis.com.do Phone: 809-586-1366 Taste Restaurant & Terrace Phone: 809-291-1000 www.grupoambar.com Ave. L Ginebra #6 Budget Specialty: International Spice Disco Aeropuerto Internacional Nelly Phone: 809-586-3800 Playa Dorada Plaza Gregorio Luperón Aeropuerto Internacional Phone: 809-320-4410 Phone: 809-586-0284 Gregorio Luperón Burger King Carretera Luperón #19 Playa Dorada Phone: 809-586-0505 Cinemar Phone: 809-970-1191 Phone: 809-320-48888 www.nellyrac.com Playa Dorada Plaza www.budget.com.do Phone: 809-320-1400

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Jose O’Shays Specialty: International Phone: 809-571-0775 Night Life in Sosúa and Cabarete Lax Bar Specialty: International Sosúa Phone: 809-883-2684 PJ’S Britania Bar & Restaurant Specialty: International Miros Restaurant Specialty: International Phone: 809-571-2091 Specialty: International Phone: 809-571-1959 Phone: 809 571-0101 Waterfront Eddy´s Sport Bar Specialty: International Natura Cabañas Phone: 809 571-1667 Phone: 809-571-2670 Specialty: Sea food Phone: 809-571-1507 Jolly Rogers Hostaria Italian Restaurant Specialty: International Specialty: Italian Onn’s Bar Phone: 809-571-4611 Phone: 809-571-1018 Specialty: Mexican Phone: 809-571-0461 Joseph’s Grill & Grape Restaurant Bologna Hotel Sosúa By The Sea Specialty: Italian Otra Cosa Phone: 809-571-3222 Phone: 809-571-1454 Specialty: French Phone: 809-571-0607 La Puntilla de Piergiorgio Resturant Casa Valeria Specialty: Italian Specialty: International Restaurant Pomodoro Phone: 809-571-2626 Phone: 809-571-3565 Specialty: Italian Phone: 809-571-0085 La Roca Specialty: Sea food Cabarete Phone: 809-571-3893 Bambú Bar Morua Mai Specialty: International Specialty: International Phone: 809-982-4549 Phone: 809-571-2966 Casa del Pescador Nativos Fina Cigars Bar-Café Specialty: Sea food Phone: 809-571-3493 Phone: 809-571-0760

Oh La Vache Casanova Specialty: French Specialty: International Phone: 829-860-8317 Phone:809-571-0806

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Multicentro La Sirena Puerto Plata Address: Ave. Gral. G. Luperón #14 Phone: 809-261-3692 Amber tienda Offering amber jewelry of all type: necklaces, Museo del Ámbar Dominicano bracelets and earrings as precious stones. Address: Duarte #61 Address: Playa Dorada Plaza Phone: 809-586-3910 Phone: 809-320-2215 Playa Dorada Plaza Casa del Larimar y Cigar 80 stores: art crafts, clothes, souvenirs, Factory restaurants, kid's playground and a many Address: C/ Duarte #23 more. Phone: 809-261-4638 Address: Complejo Playa Dorada Phone: 809-320-8243 Casa Nelson Address: Plaza Dorada Plaza La Turística Phone: 809-320-1341 Address: M. T. Justo #21 Phone: 809-261-6552 Golf in the area D'Joanne Boutique Address: C/Beller #88. Tabaquería Phone: 809-586-5501 A store with cigars made with the best Playa Dorada Golf Course Dominican tobacco. set inside the hotels and resorts compound of Playa Dorada, this course was designed by Fine Gift Center Address: Playa Dorada Plaza legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. A professional 18-holes, par-72 and 6,765 yard-golf course. Amber and larimar museum, selling of Phone: 809-320-2216 Telephone number 809-320-3472 paintings, souvenirs, cigar factory. www.playadoradagolf.com Address: C/12 de Julio #33 Sosúa Phone: 809-586-2101 Playa Grande Golf Course Planet Foto it is popularly called as “the Pebble Beach of the Caribbean”; another designed by Robert Harrisons Address: Dr. Alejo Martínez Trent Jones Sr. and, in fact, is considered as one of his best courses. 18 holes, par 72 and Sale of fine jewelry Phone: 809-571-2710 7,090 yards.Telephone number: 809-582-0860 Address: Playa Dorada Plaza, Calle Duarte / www.playagrande.com Ave. 30 de Marzo Supermercado Playero, S. A. Phone: 809-586-3933 Address: Carretera Sosúa-Cabarete Las Aromas Golf Club Phone: 809-571-1821 this golf course was designed by Pete Dye and it is the only one in Santiago, the country’s La Canoa second largest city, 55 minutes away from Puerto Plata. 18 holes, par 70 and 6,210 yards. A producer of fine jewelry in amber, Telephone number: 809-247-7777 turquoise, gold, silver and larimar. Cabarete Address: C/ Beller #18 Phone: 809-586-3604 Surfea Surf Shop Jarabacoa Golf Club Address: Carretera Cabarete #1 it is a small 9-hole golf course, par 36 and 2,911 yards, but set on the lush pine hills of Phone: 809-571-0547 Jarabacoa. Design by Luis de Pool. Telephone number: 809-782-9883

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Haiti C/ Juan Sánchez Ramírez #33, Zona Universitaria Phone: 809-686-7115

Israel C/ Pedro Henríquez Ureña #80, Piantini Phone: 809-472-0774

Italy Embassies C/Manuel Rodríguez Objío #4, Gazcue Phone: 809-682-0830

Argentina Costa Rica Jamaica Ave. Máximo Gómez #10, Gazcue C/ Malaquías Gil #11, Serrallés Ave. Sarasota #36, Phone: 809-682-0976 Phone: 809-683-7209 Plaza Khury, Suite 304, Bella Vista Phone: 809-620-2499 Belize Cuba Ave. John F. Kennedy, Edif. Bonanza, Piantini C/Francisco Prats Ramírez #808, El Millón Korea Phone: 809-567-7146 Phone: 809-537-2113 C/ Maniel #13, Los Cacicazgo Phone: 809-482-3680 Brazil Ecuador Ave. Winston Churchill #32 Ave. Abraham Lincoln # 1007, Mexico Edificio Franco Acra, 2nd Floor Edif. Óptica Félix, Suite 601, Piantini C/ Arzobispo Meriño # 265, Ciudad Colonial Phone: 809-533-1390 Phone: 809-563-8363 Phone: 809-687-6444

Canada France Ave. Winston Churchill #1099 C/ Las Damas #42, Zona Colonial Torre Citigroup, Acrópolis Center, 18th Floor Phone: 809-695-4300 Ensanche Piantini Phone: 809-262-3100 Germany C/ Gustavo Mejía Ricart 196 / Ave. Abraham Chile Lincoln Ave. Anacaona #11, Mirador Sur Torre Piantini, 8th Floor Phone: 809-532-7800 Phone: 809-542-8950

Colombia Great Britain C/ Fernando Escobar Hurtado #8-A, Serrallés Ave. 27 de Febrero #233, Phone: 809-562-1670 Edif. Corominas Pepín, 8th Floor Phone: 809-472-7111

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