Real Estate & Business in Puerto Plata
(Updated November 20th, 2023). The Taino, first original settlers of Hispaniola Island, now Dominican Republic. When Christopher Columbus found the American continent back in October 12, 1492 he was under the impression of being at or close to India,...
Caribbean island beaches have dazzled many a traveler for centuries, specially since Columbus first set foot in what today is La Isabela, Puerto Plata on October 12th,1492. Dubbed “the most beautiful land ever seen by human eyes“, by Columbus himself,...
Eco Tourism in the Dominican Republic, a growing trend ( updated). The DR protected areas receive an average of 800,000 visitors each year that come to enjoy the beauty and natural scenery including beaches and mountains. This is fueling a...
Yacht party in Sosua beach, by Macorix. Last September 6th was more than just a sunny day with bright sky and gorgeous blue waters. Local Rum producer Macorix hosted a yacht party in Sosua Bay, with visitors anchoring numerous...
Caribbean artists are mostly known for their signature phases in color and concept, but few are born with an innate dominance of perceptual depth as Leo Diaz. On a quick visit to his studio a few days ago we were...
Aerial photos of Sosua beaches are a great reference to the beauty of the North Coast landscape of the Puerto Plata region. Being one of the most beautiful beaches and an important destination of the North coast of the...
Two leatherback turtles (Dermochelys coriacea), one of the four species that nest in the island of Dominican Republic, laid eggs in two nests on the beach in Cabarete, Puerto Plata , said the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARENA). It is expected...
Tradition continues, and as each year Puerto Plata hosted its provincial Carnival of multicolored costumes, depicting its cultural heritage dating back hundreds of years. Local Dominican and tourists enjoyed the day long parade set across the ocean drive avenue...
MTV`s reality show, Battle of the Exes just finished a six month production filming in the Dominican Republic, at one of the villa rentals we list in El Choco, Sosua . The program also staged the games at the local beaches and at the Ocean World...
Since we get a lot of questions from villa rental clients in the North coast regarding eco tours , specially in the Sosua and Cabarete area, we are publishing a series of articles about the national parks in the ...
