Puerto Plata Real Estate

Puerto Plata is the main city on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic with a population of around 90,000. Price aren't expensive here, as much of the foreign buyers have so far favoured the expat enclaves around Sosua and Cabarete.

If you want to get involved in Dominican life, then living in a working city sucg as Puerto Plata has its advantages. Never far from the beach, there is the famous Malecon, a long stretch of boulevard running along Puerto Plata's generous beachfront. There is a big hotel resort at Playa Dorada, just outside the city, and more resort developments are planned.

The name Puerto Plata means 'Silver Port' in Spanish. Opinions vary on how the city got it's name, and when in fact it was named.

It was founded around 1493-1496, possible by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, who arrived there in 1493. The 'silver' may be due to a silver mist, caused by a type of tree whose leaves give a silvery glow when seen from a distance, whichwas known to hover over the nearby mountain, Isabela de Torres. Others believe it came from the appearance of thousands of shimmering silver coins in the port's waters at sunset.

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