Offer journey to discover the magic of Puerto Plata

"Bride of the Atlantic," is as it is known to this picturesque coastal town in the Dominican Republic's north coast. Discovered this territory by Christopher Columbus in 1943, the city was not founded until 1502. This makes Puerto Plata is one of the most traditional cities of America and one of the longest histories. It will be necessary then, to take advantage of any of the existing deals not miss a minute of paradise Caribbean sun.

Simplicity and characterize this colorful city. The beaches are truly dreamy, with palm trees, white sand and turquoise blue sea is transparent to the bathers. The local geography is dominated by what is known as the Loma Isabel Torres, a mountain 1000 meters high in which is situated promontory called Christ the Redeemer statue, which is accessible by funicular.

Traditionally this area is known as the Costa del? Mbar, the abundance of a precious stone of plant origin, from the fossilized remains of conifers. Incredibly, amber floats in the sea. It is, strictly speaking, a vegetable resin, with a length not less than 300 million years. Dominican amber has the property of being a deep blue color, making it one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world.

The economy of Puerto Plata is largely based on tourism, so the tourist service industry is widely developed. Precisely, the variety of options for resorts and hotels is profuse, which allows you to plan a dream vacation at a price that is truly convenient. Usually holiday deals to Puerto Plata include everything (accommodation and food). The city has an international airport, the Gregorio Luperon, which greatly facilitates the transfer.

One of the biggest attractions of Puerto Plata is the presence of humpback whales, endangered species, which looks for local warm waters to breed. The sighting of these whales is extremely popular with tourists, as this species likes to do tricks and jumps on the sea surface, providing the opportunity to take some pictures truly spectacular. For lovers of natural life in Puerto Plata is an ocean park, which usually offer shows with dolphins and other marine species.