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 In 1493, in the province of Puerto Plata, Christopher Columbus founded La Isabela, the first European settlement in America. He was re-founded at the beginning of Spanishcolonization, around 1502. It was one of the towns devastated in 1606 and was neverresettled but from 1736. The advent of time Republicans favored the development of the city, which eventually became the main port of El Cibao,especially to export snuff in the region.
Puerto Plata in 1866 was elevated to head of the independent district. In 1870 it hosted theGregorio Luperon government and served as interim capital of the Republic.
Economy: The economy of Puerto Plata is based on agriculture, industry and tourism.They are important food industries of alcoholic beverages. The main tourist areas ofPuerto Plata are Sosúa
 Cabarete (in English)
 Playa Dorada
 San Felipe de Puerto Plata
Atracciones turisticas (tourist attractions)

This incredible marine park that opened in March 2004 has become an attraction in the Dominican Republic. The adventure park has dolphin habitat for the world's largest man-made. Ocean World offers 52 interactive programs including daily shows with dolphins, sharks, sealions, manta rays, tigers and many more. Visitors to this adventure parkmarivilloso have the opportunity to see exotic tropical birds walking through a tropical forest and enjoy the pool area, beach, restaurants and bars.

Beaches

The beaches are the biggest attraction in and around Puerto Plata. Its tourist zoneincludes an array of golden beaches with an estimated area of 300,000 square meters.Sevenmiles from the beach ranging from Cofresi to Sosua are developing and growingwith the needs of most demanding travelers. The main beach of Puerto Plata is "LongBeach", located just east, along the Malecon. The beach of "Long Beach" is public andurban Puerto Plata. The beaches of Costambar Confresi and are located west of PuertoPlata, and are dominated by resorts and luxury resorts. The beaches inand around PuertoPlata is surrounded by coral reefs, so you can dive and snorkel when the tides are good. In the vicinity of Puerto Plata is "Playa Dorada", this beach is 24 kilometers (15 miles) of stunning white sand. Up and down the coast are other beaches like Cabarete, Boca Crab, Caño Grande, Bergantin, Copello beach and Butterfly Beach. West of Puerto Plata is a favorite,the shaded beach Guarapitao.
El castillo de san felipe
Fort San Felipe is located on a small peninsula in the Bay of Puerto Plata, the bay at theChristopher Columbus once had hopes grades. The fort is, in fact, the only vestige of thecolonial past of Puerto Plata. With a small admission fee, you can see the Interios of a historical museum, and the tiny cell in which confined the hero of the independence movement,Juan Pablo Duarte. You'll also find a group of tour guides around the entranceto the fort, you can give a tip for you to explain all the historical details along the way.
Today the tourist attraction has been undermined by the growth that is taking the area ofBavaro Punta Cana This has led to visit Puerto Plata and its surroundings fewer touristsand is very easy to take a walk around town and do notstop see signs selling houses and apartments. Puerto Plata Yet it remains a good place to visit. Puerto Plata is an ideal place for those seeking a holiday with all amenities at a price you set and about interesting places to visit.

La destileria del ron brugal
La destileria del ron brugal is located less than one kilometer east of the city limits, on the main road of Sosua, Playa Dorada. Thedistillery is open all week except Saturday and Sunday, from 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm. Do not pay anything to enter, and in the reception area you will find a very nice guide will escort you into the huge brewery, which producesabout a million and a half liters of white rum and red wine each year. Of course, there wereat prices you can buy discount per liter, and other memorabilia.
El museo...