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MAP & WEATHER
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Where is Puerto Plata
located? Puerto
Plata is located on the North Coast of the island of the Dominican Republic, just west of Puerto Rico. The North Coast is
a beautiful scenic area with picturesque beaches with a breathtaking mountain backdrop. If you leave the golden sand beaches
there are a plethora of delicious restaurants including traditional dishes to sample. Stay out late and experience the nightlife
and local music scene. You'll be swept into this colorful, passionate culture by the view, tastes, and music so prevalent
in the area. For those who are interested in venturing off the beaten path, fluency in Spanish isn't necessary, a kind
gesture or smile will take you far. Getting There
You can get to the Dominican Republic by air
from anywhere in the world, usually cheaply and easily. The two major international airports are Santo Domingo's Las Americas
International Airport (SDQ), Puerto Plata's Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) - located between Puerto Plata
and Sosua, about a 15-minute taxi ride either way - and Santiago's International Airport (STI) - about 50-minute taxi
drive from Puerto Plata. There are six other airports in the island, though most are used
for domestic and commercial traffic. However, some airlines provide service to Punta Cana and La Romana.  |
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Weather
Unlike most of the world, the Dominican Republic really only has two main seasons - tropical and tropical-cool. Temperatures in the Caribbean are fairly constant year round with average daytime temperatures reaching 29°C (84°F) before falling to a comfortable 21°C (70°F) in the evening. The primary difference between the seasons is precipitation and humidity. The "tropical season" runs roughly from May through October and is characterized by high humidity and precipitation, which make it feel much hotter than what is shown on the thermometer. Both humidity and precipitation fall off in November and remain low through April, this "tropical-cool season" is characterized by pleasantly warm days and beautifully mild evenings.
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