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puerto plata adventure coast t he northern shores of Dominican Republic are dramatically different, both physically and culturally, from anywhere else on the island. Most of the entire coastline is rimmed by majestic mist-swept mountains offering an entirely new drama and array of experience for groups away from the beaches. This is also where Christopher Columbus first settled in the New World, so there’s a very real sense of deep-rooted community with many layers of local culture embedded within the marvelous scenery. When people say they want an “authentic” Dominican experience, this is where they visit. The capital of the province is Puerto Plata, flanked by an eclectic combination of seaside communities targeting group business. Just east of Puerto Plata, Gregorio Luperón International Airport is the major gateway, with quick access to all of the north coast’s main attractions. Detroit. At night, there are bonfires on the beach and live concerts that provide a free and exciting experience found nowhere else in the Caribbean. Cabarete is also base camp for exotic land excursions. The adventure outfitter Iguana Mama offers group packages for “canyoning” through the 27 Waterfalls at Damajagua, where attendees slide down waterfalls into crystal mountain pools. Less extreme sports like mountainbiking, ATV riding and kayaking are also popular among trails winding through the coconut palm forests and sugarcane fields. In the heart of Cabarete Bay, about 45 minutes from Puerto Plata, the allinclusive, 221-room Viva Wyndham Tangerine is the largest group hotel on the beach, with a large open-air auditorium and 7,200 sf of meeting space. Just a few miles down the road, Sea Horse Ranch offers a world-class equestrian center with horseback rides and instruction, both Western and English style. Groups ride along empty beaches graced with million-dollar plantation homes available for private parties and retreats. CaBarete BaY Within this tableau of rugged peaks and sublime shores, the buzzing beach community of Cabarete is regarded as the “Adventure Capital of the Caribbean.” From around the world, a globetrotting band of thrill-seekers come here for the Western Hemisphere’s best windsurfing and kiteboarding, due to the offshore tradewinds bumping into the peaks creating a gentle convection air current. On any given day, over 100 brightly colored billowing sails can be seen dancing over the waters of Cabarete Bay. A batch of windsurfing, kitesurfing and Laser sailing championships have already solidified Cabarete’s standing on the world stage. So there are many well-established watersport schools on the beach to teach private groups. The surfer vibe extends beyond the waves. Large tiki huts with funky bars and fresh seafood restaurants set up shop all down the beach. And most interesting, they’re staffed by both locals and young globorati streaming in from Denmark to plaYa DoraDa Located on the outskirts of Puerto Plata just minutes from the airport, Playa Dorada is a gated resort community featuring over a dozen all-inclusive resorts. Most of them feature expansive meeting and event space, both indoors and out, along with multiple onsite restaurants, lagoon pools and nightly dancing and entertainment. Further amenities that all of the hotels share include the most upscale casinos on the north coast, regional tour company 28 GoDominicanRepublic.com  http://www.GoDominicanRepublic.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 2011/2012

Planning Points
Meeting Hotels
Punta Cana & Bavaro
La Romana, Bayahibe & More
Cruise
Puerto Plata
Samana
Santo Domingo
Santiago & Central Region
Food & Music
DMC List
Tourism Offices

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