Puerto Plata (province)
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- This article refers to the Dominican province Puerto Plata; for its capital, which is also usually referred to as Puerto Plata, see San Felipe de Puerto Plata.
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| Capital | San Felipe de Puerto Plata |
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| Area | 1,857 km² |
| Population (2000 est.) | 302,799 |
| Population density | 163.1 / km² |
| ISO 3166-2 | DO-18 |
Puerto Plata is one of the northern provinces of the Dominican Republic. The area has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction since the late 1990s mainly due to its fine beaches.
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[edit] Famous Puerto Plata Residents
Among the famous people born in Puerto Plata, Gregorio Luperon stands out for his valiant fight against the Spanish Occupation. He is considered by many as a national patriot. Down the list of famous personalities, we come across Pedro Duran. He is also followed closely by the PHW and NadeHQ internet radio celebrity, Chris Byhre, who has had Mr. Duran on his show many a times.
[edit] Municipalities
- Altamira
- Guananico
- Imbert
- La Isabela
- Los Hidalgos
- Luperon
- San Felipe de Puerto Plata
- Sosua
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
Puerto Plata (province) travel guide from Wikitravel
- Dominican Republic Web Directory
- Dominican Republic Travel Guide (spanish)
- Puerto Plata the Amber Coast
- Caribbean Travel Tips
- Puerto Plata Free Screensaver
- Images of Puerto Plata
- Dominican Republic Hotels Guide
| Provinces of the Dominican Republic |  |
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| Ázua • Baoruco • Barahona • Dajabón • Distrito Nacional • Duarte • Elías Piña • El Seibo • Espaillat • Hato Mayor • Independencia • La Altagracia • La Romana • La Vega • María Trinidad Sánchez • Monseñor Nouel • Monte Cristi • Monte Plata • Pedernales • Peravia • Puerto Plata • Salcedo • Samaná • Sánchez Ramírez • San Cristóbal • San José de Ocoa • San Juan • San Pedro de Macorís • Santiago • Santiago Rodríguez • Santo Domingo • Valverde |
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