News on the North Coast of DR
The last quarter of 2017 was very active in the world of Sosua villa rentals, with several new models introduced by Casa Linda and other communities. Models like the 3 bedroom Mirabella made the headlines, a contemporary design of about 200 m2 that saw many customized versions with stunning finish. A 4-bedroom version made it…
This 9 bedroom classic villa in Sosua has been renovated for 2018, fitted with a new outdoor Jacuzzi for 6 people, and changes in its main lounging areas. The video shows an updated villa with changes in the bathrooms, doors, glass windows where there were louvered window ones; new terrace furniture that replaced the Victorian-style…
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FISHING IN PUERTO PLATA AND SOSUA Fishing in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast is one of the best experiences of its kind in this fabulous Caribbean island, offering professional-grade fishing with fine trophy such as Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Barracuda, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, Yellow fin Tuna, Wahoo, just to name a…
Sosua Beach had its first edition of the now famous Kayak and Paddle Board Party, an event that offered free water sports for all ages including kayaks, paddle boards, snorkel, yachts, powered snorkel, water ski, banana boats and glass bottom boats. Sunday July 17th was the perfect day to launch such an event, and the…
Sosua is a vibrant destination known for its beaches, attractions, friendly people and of course, night life and events. Many travelers choose this beach town to celebrate one of the oldest traditions: Bachelor Parties. Going as far back as the 5th Century B.C., it is general wisdom that the fierce Spartans were the first to…
Kite boarding in Cabarete is probably the main stock of its economy, due to the quantity of people that travel each year to practice this sport. The bay of Cabarete enjoys great wind and waves most of the year, drawing a crowd that has seen more than one international competition in these waters.
Puerto Plata was originally founded by Nicolas De Ovando in 1502, after being the first Spanish settlement in the Americas, where Christopher Columbus landed back in 1492. The city was devastated in 1606 and was not repopulated until 1736 with 40 Spanish families from the Canary islands. The city of Puerto Plata, with its natural…