In the Holy Week of 2022, some
relatives and I went to visit my father in law in Puerto Plata. This beautiful
city is located to the north of the Dominican Republic. I had never had the
chance to see so many beautiful places there. I took many pictures. I liked
them so much that I decided to share some of them with you all. After seeing
the pictures, do not hesitate and post a comment about the place you liked the
most or any other thing that called your attention.
The name of the city in big letters
is in El Malecón. This is the way
people call the ample sidewalk along the sea shore. Many people come here to
enjoy the ocean breeze and have a lot of fun.
Loma Isabel de Torres (Isabel de Torres Mountain) is part of the
most visited national Parks in the Dominican Republic, Parque Nacional Isabel de Torres (Isabel de Torres National Park).
If you ever come to Puerto Plata, go to this mountain and take the cable car.
The Christ Redeemer statue will
welcome you with its wide open arms. You will never forget the great view of
the city and the Atlantic Ocean.
This is the Fortaleza de San Felipe (San Felipe Fortress). It was built in 1577.
Juan Pablo Duarte, the main founding father of our country was imprisoned in it
after 1944 by order of Pedro Santana.
General Gregorio Luperón was born in this city. He led La
Guerra de la Restauración de la República (The Republic Restauration War). Consequently,
he became one of the most important heroes in the Dominican Republic.
Like in most cities in the country, there is a cathedral across from the central park. This one is the Catedral de San Felipe Apóstol (San Felipe Apóstol Cathedral).
Also, there is a round porch in
the middle of the park. Whenever people see this, they know it is Puerto Plata,
also known as La Novia del Atlantico
(The Atlantic Ocean’s Fiancee).
All in pink, the Paseo de Doña Blanca is a unique place
that visitors and locals enjoy visiting. Doña
Blanca Franchescini and her husband, Isidoro
Rainiery were pioneers in the tourist industry in the Dominican Republic.
This beautiful alley commemorates their arrival in 1898.
This colorful place is la Calle de las Sombrillas (the Umbrellas
Street). Here, many people take pictures, drink coffee, have ice cream and
more.
On one of the corners across the central
park, this mural shows outstanding Dominican artists born in Puerto Plata such
as Eduardo Brito, one of the most
important singers; Juan Loward, one
of the most important singer-song-writers; and Rafael Solano, one of the
most important musicians.
This cruise is in Amber Cove, a passenger terminal in
Maimón, Puerto Plata. Cruise liners have been coming to Puerto Plata since 2015.
Santo Domingo 2022
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