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North Coast
Why Go?
From east to west on the Dominican Republic's north coast, you'll find world-class
beaches, some of the best water sports in the country and out-of-the-way locales evocative
of timeless rural life. This long coastal corridor stretching from Monte Cristi and the
Haitian border in the west to Cabrera in the east has enclaves of condo-dwelling expat
communities that have endowed some towns with a cosmopolitan air. There are forested
hills, dry desert scrub, and jungly nature preserves. There are waterfalls to climb, sleepy
little Dominican towns where it's possible to escape and mile after mile of sandy beaches.
In the middle is Puerto Plata's international airport; nearby is the city itself and where most
of the coast's all-inclusive resorts are located. Independent travelers will find plenty of ac-
commodations to suit a variety of tastes and several good places to base themselves for ex-
plorations further afield, especially to Cabarete, where you can kitesurf, surf or just plain
bodysurf.
When to Go
» Winds on the north coast pick up from late December to March, making this an ideal
time to try surfing and kitesurfing; check out some of the best exponents in the Master of
the Ocean competition in the last week of February.
» Puerto Plata's week-long June Cultural Festival brings the party to this coastal city's
streets, while a jazz festival takes over Sosúa and Cabarete on the last weekend of October.
» The north is generally wetter from October to January and spectacularly sunny from June
to September.
Best Places to Eat
» Otra Cosa ( Click here )
» Mares Restaurant ( Click here )
» Castle Club ( Click here )
» Beach Shack Seafood Grill ( Click here )
 
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