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North Coast
North Coast
The Autopista Duarte ultimately leads (a three-to four-hour drive) from Santo Domingo to the north coast, sometimes called the Amber Coast because of its large, rich amber deposits. The coastal area around Puerto Plata, notably Playa Dorada, is a region of well-established, all-inclusive resorts and developments; the north coast has more than 70 mi (110 km) of beaches, with condominiums and villas going up fast. The farther east you go from Puerto Plata and Sosúa, the prettier and less spoiled the scenery becomes. The autopista runs past Cabarete, a village that's a popular windsurfing haunt, and Playa Grande, which has a miraculously unspoiled white-sand beach.
At a Glance
RESTAURANTS
HOTELS
SHOPPING
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L'Etoile d'Or
Intimate dining behind french doors.
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Santiago
The island's second city is within striking distance.
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Victorian House
The North Coast has great lodgings, like this one.
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Sosa Bay
The Caribbean's best windsurfing.
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Top of the Rock
It's all about the view.
PLACES TO EXPLORE
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