Nicknamed the "Amber Coast" for its rich deposits of clear amber, Puerto Plata is the largest city ... as well as one of the Dominican Republic's most established resort areas.

Caffeine addicts will have no problem finding their fix in this city: The Dominican Republic as a whole is known for its coffee bean production, and you can expect your Puerto Plata cup of joe to ...

The westernmost spot in the Amber Coast’s main surf zone, Puerto Plata is the island’s marquee ... Some people call it the Dominican Pipeline. Tidal range is under 0.6 meters, so a rising ...