Even if you're enjoying a prepaid food plan, you shouldn't pass up the chance to sample some DR cuisine. La bandara – the national dish of red beans, stewed meats, rice and fried green plantains – is ...

Cabarete used to be quaint fishing village; now, it's a high-geared getaway for the jet set. You should consider planning a day or two's worth of activities in this town east of Puerto Plata, where ...

Planning a trip to the Dominican Republic? We ended up there by accident and planned on the fly. Here’s our take on the best things to do in Puerto Plata, DR. Puerto Plata was not on our itinerary. A ...

Puerto Plata offers travelers a distinctive Caribbean experience that differs significantly from the more commercialized Punta Cana region. The destination combines majestic mountaintops with golden ...

Nestled along the Dominican Republic's captivating north coast, Emotions by Hodelpa Puerto Plata serves as an ideal launching point for travelers seeking adventure, culture and natural wonders beyond ...

With a colorful façade bounded by palm trees and a white picket fence, it's not hard to pick out Puerto Plata Restaurant from the anonymous stretch of cinder-block storefronts that dominate the nearby ...

From golden beaches to colorful streets and lush mountains, Puerto Plata is a treasure trove of experiences on the Dominican Republic’s northern coast. Visitors can explore historic forts, ride a ...

Mount Isabel de Torres forms the dramatic backdrop for the town of Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, where it is the most important north-coast city and resort. A large statue of Christ stands ...

Tidal range is under 0.6 meters, so a rising or dropping tide will yield the same results. Besides, given the slim morning window, no one plays the tides here. They play the trades. At its fiercest ...

The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) has enabled a temporary detour over the Camú ...