On the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast, San Felipe de Puerto Plata serves as the provincial capital of Puerto Plata. The city’s beaches are its most prominent draw. The extensive beachfront of Playa Dorada is bordered by hotels and an 18-hole golf course. The Fortaleza San Felipe, a Spanish stronghold built in the 16th century that currently exhibits historical and military items, dominates the city’s historic colonial district.
