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TOWNS AND CITIES OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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North Coast (from West to East)

LUPERÓN


A port town of approximately 20,000 inhabitants, is located in a large bay, approximately 50 km west of Puerto Plata.  It is predominantly known for its marina, Puerto Blanca Marina, located on the outskirts of town and is considered to be the safest harbor in the Dominican Republic.  The earliest foreign residents were predominantly Belgian and Swiss and there is a small development of good quality housing in the area of El Castillo, with its beautiful, tranquil beaches.  This is a developing area where land is still very affordable.

COFRESI
Located on a beautiful bay approximately 10 km west of Puerto Plata, is a resort community consisting of higher-end hotels, such as Sun Village, and exclusive private villas with picturesque ocean and mountain views, mainly situated in the hills of Altos de Cofresi.  One of the area's major attractions is the Ocean World Marine & Water Park with its much loved dolphin encounter.  There is scope for further investment in this desirable area.  Schooling is in Puerto Plata.

COSTAMBAR
This  is a self-contained, gated project with a beautiful beach and calm waters.  Many residents from around the world have made their home here.  The area boasts a 9 hole golf course and club house, international bars and restaurants, a more than adequate supermarket, internet cafes and low maintenance fees.  Villas, condos and small hotels/bed and breakfast properties mix together appealingly to give this area an established feel.  Property prices are still at a good level and are expected to rise if anticipated changes to the port in Puerto Plata occur.  Schooling is also in Puerto Plata.

PUERTO PLATA


A somewhat faded glory to Puerto Plata with Victorian gingerbread-like mansions from the late 1800's, located in the older part of the city and its many parks and cafes offering Dominican specialties. Many visit the city to see the historic fort, Fuerte de San Felipe. There is a 2 km boardwalk, or Malecón, lined with typical Dominican restaurants, where you can take a walk and enjoy views of the port and the Atlantic Ocean. Above the town sits Mount Isabel de Torres, accessible by a cable car which affords spectacular views of the city and coastline and the surrounding botanical gardens

CABARETE
Cabarete is a small Caribbean town nestled some 12 kilometers from Sosúa. The town, with its beachside bars, restaurants and hotels, appeals to all ages but comes to life in the evening as one of the 'hottest' destinations in the Caribbean. It can also boast some of the finest soft white sand beaches on the north coast and is as friendly and welcoming as it can be.  This is home to the kite and wind surfers, but offers scuba diving, quad and mountain biking or just sun worshipping on one of the best beaches on the north shore.  Cabarete is ideal for those looking for a beachside investment that will rent with ease.  There is even a local hairdresser, who will cut and style your hair while you sit under the shade of a palm tree on the beach.  At night, the place becomes alive with the sounds of merengue and bachata playing from the many restaurants and bars along the beach.  Local Dominicans sit alongside the road playing dominos oblivious to the busy traffic threading through the center of town.

SOSÚA
The small town of Sosúa is located around 15 kilometers east of Puerto Plata. Over the last few years,  it has developed into one of the most popular coastal resorts in the Dominican Republic. Situated between the main coastal road (Puerto Plata to Samana) and the Atlantic Ocean. It has several excellent sandy beaches, including Playa de Sosúa, Playa Chiquita and La Playita. This small town is situated around a large bay and consists of two quarters: El Batey and Los Charamicos, which are linked together by Playa Sosúa.

The area to the east of the beach, El Batey, focuses entirely on tourism and
includes an attractive commercial centre with a large number of shops, restaurants, bars and terraces etc.

The nightlife is fun and exciting, especially for such a relatively small town. The beach, Playa de Sosúa, has good water-sports facilities and consists of an unbroken line of small shops selling souvenirs, snacks, drinks etc.

A centre of commerce, Sosúa has ease of living for most Expats looking for a centre with shops, banks, supermarkets, pharmacies and day-to-day necessities. For families, some of the best schools are available close by.

The northern town of Sosúa was founded by Jewish immigrants. These groups were victims of persecution in Europe during the late 1930's and 1940's. Former Dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, offered Dominican visas for Jews escaping the trouble in Europe. Though theories vary on why Trujillo offered the visas, some refugees did take him up on his offer and founded Sosúa; in the northern part of the DR.

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