Dominican Republic · City guides
Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata or San Felipe de Puerto Plata is a city in the Dominican Republic with a population of about 130,000. It is the capital of the province of Puerto Plata. Known for its pretty sandy beaches, Puerto Plata is a popular resort destination as well as a great place to meet Dominican people and to shop in local commerce.
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- Currency
Currency
Dominican Peso (DOP)- Language
- Spanish
Language
Spanish - Time zones
UTC-4
UTC-4- Power plugs
- Type A/B
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Type A, B · 110 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Dominican Republic · Population: 338K · Calling code: +1809
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