Sosua Dominican Republic
Sosua Dominican Republic is one of the first tourist spots that appeared in the country. The small town is located in the province of Puerto Plata and is only 20 minutes away from the Puerto Plata International airport. It has some similarities with other touristic areas in the country like Punta Cana, Boca Chica and Cabarete.
Sosua is located in the north coast and has a beach facing
the Atlantic Ocean. Its waters are tending to be rougher than those of
the Caribbean Sea but they are decent surfing spots.
You can choose big resorts or small hotels depending on your budget and
what kind of activities you enjoy.
Sosua’s Past
The origin of the modern Sosua Dominican Republic can be track back to the 1930’s when the known dictator Rafael Trujillo accepted thousands of refugees from different European and Asian countries. The immense majority of the refuges were Jews. Rafael Trujillo decided to provide them with all kinds of resources including 26,000 acres of land that belonged to him. After some time the Jews manage to develop a cheese factory that improved the economy of the town.
A couple of years later
around the 1970’s tourism started to grow in the area and many small
resorts started to appear almost overnight. In the following years some
of the small hotels got replaced by the popular big all inclusive
resorts.
Modern Sosua Dominican Republic
Today sosua is a very charming town with a fantastic location. The exciting towns of Puerto Plata and Cabarete are also very close providing great alternatives for anyone looking for a great time. There are a lot of attractions at the north coast of the Dominican Republic. You can rent a car or a motorcycle if you desire to explore however the safer way is to go by taxi or be part of an excursion. Some areas of interest are Cofresi, Playa Dorada and La Isabela. You can try to take on the Damajagua Mountain if you are a hiking fan, go horseback riding or take a safari style trip to the countryside.
Sosua’s beach is probably the main attraction of the area. The
fine
powdered U shaped beach is a great place to swim and practice several
water sports. There is a coral reef near the beach where you can go
snorkeling and enjoy the marine life. Snorkeling excursions are also
available if you prefer spots with higher bio diversity. Porcupines,
parrot fishes and flounders are just an example of the underwater
excitement that awaits you.
Scuba diving is also possible; you can choose between freshwater cave
diving or deep water diving to witness old shipwrecks and humpback
whales.
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