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Location & area

Sosua is located in the heart of the popular beach area of the Atlantic Coast, about 20 km east of Puerto Plata and 14 km west of Cabarete. It is divided into two separate villages which are separated by a bay at whose base is a beautiful sandy white beach more than half a mile long. In addition to sunbathing, it is the scene of a variety of water sports such as sailing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, and just offshore a short distance there are banks of coral that are excellent for scuba-diving. Not far away to the east is another beach where the conditions are great for surfing (with just a board, without sail). Sosua is great place for nightly entertainment too



Actually Sosua is divided into two separate villages which are separated by a bay at whose base is a sandy white beach more than half a mile long behind which are located a continuous row of small bars, restaurants and souvenir shops. In addition to sunbathing, it is the scene of a variety of water sports such as sailing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, and just offshore a short distance there are banks of coral that are excellent for scuba diving. Not far away to the east is another beach where the conditions are great for surfing (with just a board, without sail). Other beaches close by include Puerto Chiquito, Playa Chiquito and Playita.



To the east of the main beach lies Los Charamicós, formerly a sleepy fishing village but which has in recent years been converted into a business and residential sector for the concentration of Dominicans who have moved into the area to seek work in activities associated with the tourist industry. Most of the buildings in the centre are old and are typical of most Dominican villages, with crowded rambling streets and noisy moto-conchos running up and down the streets. Practically all of the restaurants serve local dishes, and the ambiance is typically Dominican. In a few places excellent fish dishes are served.



Opposite the bay is El Batey which is booming with new hotels and tourist attractions. It was founded in 1940 when the dictator Trujilo offered to take in Jewish refugees from Germany who were being persecuted by the Nazis. About 600 of them immigrated, of whom only a small group eventually remained and became engaged in the dairy and smoked-meat industries.



There are quite a few large hotels in and around the Sosua area, with casinos, discotheques, bars, excellent restaurants and souvenir shops. At night time Sosua really gets going when dance floors in the discos fill up.



Why choose Sosua?

Sosua is for bargain-hunters, explorers and singles looking for an active beach town, including a hopping night life. Sosua is centrally located on the North Coast, close to many other destinations you can explore on your own or on excursion. You will find many small hotels as well as large all-inclusive resorts.



About Sosua

Sosua is the Acapulco of the Dominican Republic. You could say that this is where tourism first began back in the 70s and 80s.



Despite development, Sosua still keeps its charm with the highest density of shops and restaurants in the Batey section of the destination. Foreigners who originally came for a beach holiday have now established their own ex-patriot communities and businesses. There are large numbers of Americans, Germans, Austrians and Canadians who live here year round. The one kilometer long Sosua Beach continues to be the main attraction of the area. In spite of the large number of vendors who have set up shop right on the beach, it's still one of the most spectacular Beaches in the Dominican Republic.



Tourism took off in the 70s and 80s, with the sleepy beach town catering to thousands of day trippers from Playa Dorada resort and to overnighters staying in the many small hotels that sprang up in Sosua. The town built a reputation for its night life. It is said that Sosua wakes up when Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada go to bed!



In the 90s, tourism evolved towards the all-inclusive trend and several large resorts were built in the area. Guests still come from nearby Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Playa Dorada and Puerto Plata for dining, beach town shopping and night life entertainment.



Port of Entry / How to get there

Fly into the Gregorio Luperón International Airport of Puerto Plata (POP), about a 10 minute drive from Sosua. If you fly into Las Americas International Airport you will be 4 hours drive away. There is Caribe Tours bus service from Santo Domingo to Sosua, from which you can take a minibus or taxi to your hotel. Minibuses travel to Sosua all day long from Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada or Cabarete.



What else is nearby?

Sosua is half way between Puerto Plata (25 kilometers to the west) and Cabarete. A stop there is a must for all those traveling the North Coast. In Sosua, you are near all the attractions in Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Cabarete and Playa Grande (about one hour's drive away). The best way to see it all is to rent a car. Drive west one day all the way to the La Isabela museum, near Luperón. On the way there visit Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Cofresí, Costambar and then La Isabela. Go swimming in Luperón beach prior to returning to Sosua. On the next day drive east all the way to Rio San Juan, Pueblito Principe (a small Dominican-style shopping street) and Playa Grande in Maria Trinidad Sánchez province, with a stop at Cabarete Beach.



Getting around

For the most part you can get around Sosua on foot if you are staying in the neighborhoods of El Batey or Charamicos. The streets are well lit and there are lots of people outside day and night. Motorcycle rentals are common. And there are many minibuses and taxis for trips to Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada or Cabarete.



Attractions

The main attraction of Sosua is the beach, the shops and restaurants. Snorkeling is an option but is not spectacular in this area. Sosua Beach is a U-shaped beach of fine whitish sands in a sheltered cove. Multiple water sports can be hired right on the beach. It is easy to swim to the reefs. At night, Sosua is a different scene altogether, with partying going on until the early morning hours.



Sosua is close enough to Puerto Plata to enjoy all its attractions. Visit the Amber Museum, take the cable car ride up to the Botanical Gardens atop Isabela de Torres Mountain. Take a tour of the rum factory with free samples and an option to buy quality rum. Spend the morning at the Columbus Water Park with its many slides and pools. Spend the afternoon at the Go Kart/Bumper Car park that is open all night. These two parks are just a 15-minute drive from Sosua.



Excursions

North Coast excursions include safari-style jeep trips into the countryside, catamaran day trips off Sosua Beach, horseback riding excursions into the outback, trips to Cabarete and La Isabela Park off Luperón (where the first European settlement in the New World was built in the 15th Century), Cofresí Beach, and the Puerto Plata city tour (may or may not include the cable car ride).



Sports:



Snorkeling

Moderate amount of fish near the coral reef makes for decent underwater photo opportunities. You can see flounder, parrot fish, grouper, porcupine and dozens of other varieties.



You can easily snorkel from the beach to the reefs. Taking a tour allows you to reach reefs further out and to focus on having a good time in the water, as your valuables are guarded.



Snorkelers can swim about 150 feet from shore and find coral reefs and delightful opportunities for feeding fish and taking underwater photos. There are usually several dive boats in the same vicinity, so everybody is aware of the presence of divers and snorkelers. The water is very calm in most areas, with only a couple of tricky currents, and it is crystal clear on most days.



Scuba

The better scuba diving opportunities are to the West and the East of Sosua. Several dive shops offer varied excursions. Divers of all levels can enjoy shallow reefs, shipwrecks, freshwater cave diving, deep water diving and possible encounters with humpback whales and other large creatures. Summer air temperatures can hit the mid 90s, while winter temperatures drop to the 70s.

Water temperatures range from the high 70s to low 80s, and visibility ranges from 70 to 100 feet.



Fishing

Plenty of small boat fishing trips can be booked in Sosua

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Amenities & services

Sosua is located in the heart of the popular beach area of the Atlantic Coast, about 20 km east of Puerto Plata and 14 km west of Cabarete. It is divided into two separate villages which are separated by a bay at whose base is a beautiful sandy white beach more than half a mile long. In addition to sunbathing, it is the scene of a variety of water sports such as sailing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, and just offshore a short distance there are banks of coral that are excellent for scuba-diving. Not far away to the east is another beach where the conditions are great for surfing (with just a board, without sail). Sosua is great place for nightly entertainment too



Actually Sosua is divided into two separate villages which are separated by a bay at whose base is a sandy white beach more than half a mile long behind which are located a continuous row of small bars, restaurants and souvenir shops. In addition to sunbathing, it is the scene of a variety of water sports such as sailing, waterskiing, jet-skiing, and just offshore a short distance there are banks of coral that are excellent for scuba diving. Not far away to the east is another beach where the conditions are great for surfing (with just a board, without sail). Other beaches close by include Puerto Chiquito, Playa Chiquito and Playita.



To the east of the main beach lies Los Charamicós, formerly a sleepy fishing village but which has in recent years been converted into a business and residential sector for the concentration of Dominicans who have moved into the area to seek work in activities associated with the tourist industry. Most of the buildings in the centre are old and are typical of most Dominican villages, with crowded rambling streets and noisy moto-conchos running up and down the streets. Practically all of the restaurants serve local dishes, and the ambiance is typically Dominican. In a few places excellent fish dishes are served.



Opposite the bay is El Batey which is booming with new hotels and tourist attractions. It was founded in 1940 when the dictator Trujilo offered to take in Jewish refugees from Germany who were being persecuted by the Nazis. About 600 of them immigrated, of whom only a small group eventually remained and became engaged in the dairy and smoked-meat industries.



There are quite a few large hotels in and around the Sosua area, with casinos, discotheques, bars, excellent restaurants and souvenir shops. At night time Sosua really gets going when dance floors in the discos fill up.



Why choose Sosua?

Sosua is for bargain-hunters, explorers and singles looking for an active beach town, including a hopping night life. Sosua is centrally located on the North Coast, close to many other destinations you can explore on your own or on excursion. You will find many small hotels as well as large all-inclusive resorts.



About Sosua

Sosua is the Acapulco of the Dominican Republic. You could say that this is where tourism first began back in the 70s and 80s.



Despite development, Sosua still keeps its charm with the highest density of shops and restaurants in the Batey section of the destination. Foreigners who originally came for a beach holiday have now established their own ex-patriot communities and businesses. There are large numbers of Americans, Germans, Austrians and Canadians who live here year round. The one kilometer long Sosua Beach continues to be the main attraction of the area. In spite of the large number of vendors who have set up shop right on the beach, it's still one of the most spectacular Beaches in the Dominican Republic.



Tourism took off in the 70s and 80s, with the sleepy beach town catering to thousands of day trippers from Playa Dorada resort and to overnighters staying in the many small hotels that sprang up in Sosua. The town built a reputation for its night life. It is said that Sosua wakes up when Puerto Plata and Playa Dorada go to bed!



In the 90s, tourism evolved towards the all-inclusive trend and several large resorts were built in the area. Guests still come from nearby Playa Grande, Rio San Juan, Playa Dorada and Puerto Plata for dining, beach town shopping and night life entertainment.



Port of Entry / How to get there
Fly into the Gregorio Luperón International Airport of Puerto Plata (POP), about a 10 minute drive from Sosua. If you fly into Las Americas International Airport you will be 4 hours drive away. There is Caribe Tours bus service from Santo Domingo to Sosua, from which you can take a minibus or taxi to your hotel. Minibuses travel to Sosua all day long from Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada or Cabarete.



What else is nearby?

Sosua is half way between Puerto Plata (25 kilometers to the west) and Cabarete. A stop there is a must for all those traveling the North Coast. In Sosua, you are near all the attractions in Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Cabarete and Playa Grande (about one hour's drive away). The best way to see it all is to rent a car. Drive west one day all the way to the La Isabela museum, near Luperón. On the way there visit Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata, Cofresí, Costambar and then La Isabela. Go swimming in Luperón beach prior to returning to Sosua. On the next day drive east all the way to Rio San Juan, Pueblito Principe (a small Dominican-style shopping street) and Playa Grande in Maria Trinidad Sánchez province, with a stop at Cabarete Beach.



Getting around

For the most part you can get around Sosua on foot if you are staying in the neighborhoods of El Batey or Charamicos. The streets are well lit and there are lots of people outside day and night. Motorcycle rentals are common. And there are many minibuses and taxis for trips to Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada or Cabarete.



Attractions

The main attraction of Sosua is the beach, the shops and restaurants. Snorkeling is an option but is not spectacular in this area. Sosua Beach is a U-shaped beach of fine whitish sands in a sheltered cove. Multiple water sports can be hired right on the beach. It is easy to swim to the reefs. At night, Sosua is a different scene altogether, with partying going on until the early morning hours.



Sosua is close enough to Puerto Plata to enjoy all its attractions. Visit the Amber Museum, take the cable car ride up to the Botanical Gardens atop Isabela de Torres Mountain. Take a tour of the rum factory with free samples and an option to buy quality rum. Spend the morning at the Columbus Water Park with its many slides and pools. Spend the afternoon at the Go Kart/Bumper Car park that is open all night. These two parks are just a 15-minute drive from Sosua.



Excursions

North Coast excursions include safari-style jeep trips into the countryside, catamaran day trips off Sosua Beach, horseback riding excursions into the outback, trips to Cabarete and La Isabela Park off Luperón (where the first European settlement in the New World was built in the 15th Century), Cofresí Beach, and the Puerto Plata city tour (may or may not include the cable car ride).



Sports:



Snorkeling

Moderate amount of fish near the coral reef makes for decent underwater photo opportunities. You can see flounder, parrot fish, grouper, porcupine and dozens of other varieties.



You can easily snorkel from the beach to the reefs. Taking a tour allows you to reach reefs further out and to focus on having a good time in the water, as your valuables are guarded.



Snorkelers can swim about 150 feet from shore and find coral reefs and delightful opportunities for feeding fish and taking underwater photos. There are usually several dive boats in the same vicinity, so everybody is aware of the presence of divers and snorkelers. The water is very calm in most areas, with only a couple of tricky currents, and it is crystal clear on most days.



Scuba

The better scuba diving opportunities are to the West and the East of Sosua. Several dive shops offer varied excursions. Divers of all levels can enjoy shallow reefs, shipwrecks, freshwater cave diving, deep water diving and possible encounters with humpback whales and other large creatures. Summer air temperatures can hit the mid 90s, while winter temperatures drop to the 70s.

Water temperatures range from the high 70s to low 80s, and visibility ranges from 70 to 100 feet.



Fishing

Plenty of small boat fishing trips can be booked in Sosua

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