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2. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Puerto_Plata_ProvincePuerto Plata Province - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...

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   Puerto Plata Province. /  19.73667°N 70.77000°W  / 19.73667; -70.77000. The Puerto Plata Province is one of the northern provinces of the Dominican Republic. The province is a popular tourist attraction since the late 1990s because there are many fine beaches . Its capital is the city of San Felipe de Puerto Plata .

   • Government Type: Subdivisions
   • Capital: San Felipe de Puerto Plata

   • Province since: 1850
   • Country: Dominican Republic

3. mapcarta.com › Puerto_PlataPuerto Plata Map - Western Cibao, Dominican Republic - Mapcarta

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   Categories: municipality of the Dominican Republic and locality. Location: Puerto Plata, Western Cibao, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, North America. View on Open­Street­Map. Latitude. 19.7892° or 19° 47' 21" north. Longitude. -70.6926° or 70° 41' 33" west. Population.

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   Where is Puerto Plata located?

   • The Puerto Plata province is along the northern coast of the island. To the north, it has the Atlantic Ocean; to the east, the Espaillat province; to the south, the Santiago and Valverde provinces; and to the west, the Monte Cristi province.

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   What is Puerto Plata known for?

   • Puerto Plata or San Felipe de Puerto Plata is a city in the Dominican Republic with a population of about 130,000. It is the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. Known for its pretty sandy beaches, Puerto Plata is a popular resort destination as well as a great place to meet Dominican people and to shop in local commerce.

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   How big is Puerto Plata?

   • The Puerto Plata province has a total area of 1,805.6 km 2 (697.1 sq mi). It has 3.7% of the area of the Dominican Republic and it is ranked as the 10th (out of 31 plus the National District) largest province. The Cordillera Septentrional ("Northern mountain range ") runs along the southern half of the province.

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   How did Puerto Plata get its name?

   • The province is named after its capital city, Puerto Plata. When Christopher Columbus visited the northern coast of the Hispaniola island for the first time, on 11 January 1493, he saw a mountain with clouds on its top and he gave it the name of Monte de Plata ("Mountain of Silver ").

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5. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › Puerto_PlataPuerto Plata – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   The province of Puerto Plata not only beaches, natural monuments, water sports, treasures tourist attractions for all tastes, areas but it is also an important part of the adventure, maritime parks and historical island’s history. The first European visitor was Christopher January 12, 1493, on his first trip, and Monte de la Plata, because ...

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   South America has an area of 17,840,000 square kilometers (6,890,000 sq mi). Its population as of 2021 has been estimated at more than 434 million. [1] [2] South America ranks fourth in area (after Asia, Africa, and North America) and fifth in population (after Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America). Brazil is by far the most populous South ...

   • Population density: 21.4/km² (56.0/sq mi)
   • GDP (PPP): $7.61 trillion (2022 est; 5th)

   • Area: 17,840,000 km² (6,890,000 sq mi) (4th)
   • Population: 434,254,119 (2021; 5th)

7. darlingescapes.com › the-ultimate-guide-to-puertoThe Ultimate Guide to Puerto Plata - Darling Escapes

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   May 9, 2020 · The full name for Puerto Plata is San Felipe de Puerto Plata and is the capital of the Puerto Plata province in the Dominican Republic. Established in 1502 by Nicolas de Ovando and decreed by Christopher Colombus, the city earned its name, Port of Silver as it was said at sunset there was an iridescent and glistening silver color of its coastline.

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   Dec 16, 2023 · Large detailed map of Puerto Plata. 3565x2443px / 1.99 Mb Go to Map. Puerto Plata tourist map. 1547x1541px / 626 Kb Go to Map. Puerto Plata city center map. 2744x2620px / 1.7 Mb Go to Map. Puerto Plata sightseeing map. 4924x3171px / 3.77 Mb Go to Map.

9. 27waterfalls.org › travel › discover-puerto-plata-aDiscover Puerto Plata: A Comprehensive Travel Guide

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   Dec 22, 2023 · The best time to visit Puerto Plata is during the dry season, which runs from December to April. The weather is warm and pleasant, with lower chances of rain. However, if you prefer to avoid crowds, consider visiting during the shoulder seasons of May-June or September-October. 2.