Guidebook for Sosúa
Essentials
Excellent grocery store, hardware, bakery. There is a deli and meat counter, enjoyed the pork and chicken. Great selection of beers, wine and hard alcohol. You must ask them to weigh fruit and veg before you go to the check out.
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Supermercado Playero
Pedro ClisanteExcellent grocery store, hardware, bakery. There is a deli and meat counter, enjoyed the pork and chicken. Great selection of beers, wine and hard alcohol. You must ask them to weigh fruit and veg before you go to the check out.
Parks & Nature
Best beach on this side of the island. Located in a bay, calm waters with soft sand. Walk mid way down the beach, stop at the showers..bathroom, ask for Papas beach chairs. His staff will bring you what ever you like to eat or drink. At the end of the day you pay the bill.
If you like fresh shrimp or oysters, locals walk by and offer them. You can ask for them on ice with lemon. Approx 200 pesos per serving. Delicious.
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Playa Sosúa
Best beach on this side of the island. Located in a bay, calm waters with soft sand. Walk mid way down the beach, stop at the showers..bathroom, ask for Papas beach chairs. His staff will bring you what ever you like to eat or drink. At the end of the day you pay the bill.
If you like fresh shrimp or oysters, locals walk by and offer them. You can ask for them on ice with lemon. Approx 200 pesos per serving. Delicious.
One of the top ten things to do in Puerto Plata. Hike, slide, swim, jump your way down all 27 waterfalls.
I like the Viator tour, get picked up at the local hotel in Sosua. Bus ride to and from the waterfalls, guides help you, 6 hours round trip. Beautiful tropical forest, crystal clear plunge pools, tropical birds, limestone cliffs a must see!
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Damajagua
One of the top ten things to do in Puerto Plata. Hike, slide, swim, jump your way down all 27 waterfalls.
I like the Viator tour, get picked up at the local hotel in Sosua. Bus ride to and from the waterfalls, guides help you, 6 hours round trip. Beautiful tropical forest, crystal clear plunge pools, tropical birds, limestone cliffs a must see!
Home to the only aerial tramway in the Caribbean. It travels 2555 feet up Mount Isabel de Torres offering spectacular coastal views. Atop the mountain there is a replica of the ionic Christ the redeemer statue found in Brazil. Guides at the base will ask if you want assistance and a guided tour. Its 18.00 worth it, but know they will direct you to their friends in the gift shop. I liked the knowledge and mini guided tour. It is best to pack a water and good walking shoes as there is many hiking trails. You could spend a day here. There is a dining, light lunches until 4:30 pm. Best to go early as sometimes the cloud cover is heavier in the afternoons.
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Isabel de Torres
Home to the only aerial tramway in the Caribbean. It travels 2555 feet up Mount Isabel de Torres offering spectacular coastal views. Atop the mountain there is a replica of the ionic Christ the redeemer statue found in Brazil. Guides at the base will ask if you want assistance and a guided tour. Its 18.00 worth it, but know they will direct you to their friends in the gift shop. I liked the knowledge and mini guided tour. It is best to pack a water and good walking shoes as there is many hiking trails. You could spend a day here. There is a dining, light lunches until 4:30 pm. Best to go early as sometimes the cloud cover is heavier in the afternoons.
Perfect beach to watch the kite surfers or take a surf lesson. The windy side of the island makes for extreme sports. Many ocean side bars and shops make this a fun day trip from Sosua.
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Kite Beach Inn
Perfect beach to watch the kite surfers or take a surf lesson. The windy side of the island makes for extreme sports. Many ocean side bars and shops make this a fun day trip from Sosua.
Sightseeing
Fort San Felipe was built in 1564 and is one of the oldest surviving buildings. Constructed with 7 ft thick walls served to keep people out, then turned prison and served to keep people in. The tower contains a small museum of guns, shells and cannonballs, with sweeping views of the Atlantic ocean.
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puerto plata
Fort San Felipe was built in 1564 and is one of the oldest surviving buildings. Constructed with 7 ft thick walls served to keep people out, then turned prison and served to keep people in. The tower contains a small museum of guns, shells and cannonballs, with sweeping views of the Atlantic ocean.
Getting Around - Whatsapp 1-829-920-0644
If you need a car rental, send a message they will pick you up at the airport and leave that car with you.just return it back to the airport.
The cost of a Taxi is $35.00 one way to the villa and is a 10 minute ride.
Miguel offers great cars for a reasonable price. He will deliver to the villa. The gas station is 5 min away. Do not fill up the car, gas is very expensive and you likely won`t use a full tank in a week. Best to put $20 at a time.
Texaco
5Miguel offers great cars for a reasonable price. He will deliver to the villa. The gas station is 5 min away. Do not fill up the car, gas is very expensive and you likely won`t use a full tank in a week. Best to put $20 at a time.
Entertainment & Activities
Zip line, horse back riding or daring Magic Mushroom canyon hike and rappel. Viator tours are my favorite. They have great guides and well worth the price.
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Cabarete
Zip line, horse back riding or daring Magic Mushroom canyon hike and rappel. Viator tours are my favorite. They have great guides and well worth the price.
Food Scene
Located a short walk from the villa on site, open 10 am to 11 pm. Offers a great selection of entrees, brunch and cocktails. This is one of the nicest restaurants in Sosua. Located on the hill overlooks the ocean, town.
We have had several of the entrees and were never disappointed. They also have theme nights on holidays.
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Hispanola Diners Club
Camino Del LlibreLocated a short walk from the villa on site, open 10 am to 11 pm. Offers a great selection of entrees, brunch and cocktails. This is one of the nicest restaurants in Sosua. Located on the hill overlooks the ocean, town.
We have had several of the entrees and were never disappointed. They also have theme nights on holidays.
Popular for locals and tourists. Great food, big portions, open to the street has a great ambiance. The chocolate sundae is huge. Check out the Baileys Christmas tree during the holidays.
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Captain Bailees (formally Baileys)
4 Dr.Alejo MartinezPopular for locals and tourists. Great food, big portions, open to the street has a great ambiance. The chocolate sundae is huge. Check out the Baileys Christmas tree during the holidays.
Best place in Sosua for authentic German food. Monday there is Schnitzel, Thursday night is all you can eat Barbeque. Starts at 7:30 pm get here early it can get quite busy. Huge selection of hot and cold entrees, went back for seconds. Don`t miss this if you like German food. Located on the main street, tough to walk to it. Very busy street, as it is the main street through Sosua. They also have in house butcher for good cuts of meat to take home and grill, always fresh.
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Germany Bar & Grill Restaurant & Deutsche Metzgerei
Best place in Sosua for authentic German food. Monday there is Schnitzel, Thursday night is all you can eat Barbeque. Starts at 7:30 pm get here early it can get quite busy. Huge selection of hot and cold entrees, went back for seconds. Don`t miss this if you like German food. Located on the main street, tough to walk to it. Very busy street, as it is the main street through Sosua. They also have in house butcher for good cuts of meat to take home and grill, always fresh.
Located on the edge of the Alicia Beach, extensive menu, great happy hour at 5 pm. A good place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. Never ate here.
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Waterfront Restaurant & Village
1 Calle Sin SalidaLocated on the edge of the Alicia Beach, extensive menu, great happy hour at 5 pm. A good place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. Never ate here.
Best beach dining, worth the drive 10-15 min from Sosua. There is many beach restaurants dotting the shore. We like the LAX two for one pizza nights, great pasta and a wonderful mojito with fresh coconut garnish. Plan on coming late and stay for the club 11 pm the party starts. Fun, upscale club dancing, some local entertainment, check the website. laxojo.com. The open air club overlooks ocean!
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Lax Ojo
Best beach dining, worth the drive 10-15 min from Sosua. There is many beach restaurants dotting the shore. We like the LAX two for one pizza nights, great pasta and a wonderful mojito with fresh coconut garnish. Plan on coming late and stay for the club 11 pm the party starts. Fun, upscale club dancing, some local entertainment, check the website. laxojo.com. The open air club overlooks ocean!
Good basic Canadian fare. Chicken wraps, burgers, ceasar salad good food good value.
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Jolly Roger Bar and Grill
11 Pedro ClisanteGood basic Canadian fare. Chicken wraps, burgers, ceasar salad good food good value.
Located in Sosua Bay, beach side dining at its finest. Enjoy amazing views, fantastic lobster, prawns ice cold Presidente, freshly made cordon bleu or many other items. No frills at the beach hut just great food. Lunch or dinner.
Michael's Stone
06 C. Julio ArzenoLocated in Sosua Bay, beach side dining at its finest. Enjoy amazing views, fantastic lobster, prawns ice cold Presidente, freshly made cordon bleu or many other items. No frills at the beach hut just great food. Lunch or dinner.
Delicious wood oven pizza, many toppings to choose from, they deliver. Or stop for a slice at the open air cafe, great service and great prices.
Pizza Uno at Hotel Terra Linda Resort
26c Doctor RosenDelicious wood oven pizza, many toppings to choose from, they deliver. Or stop for a slice at the open air cafe, great service and great prices.
Best fried fish, fresh and crispy or try the fried chicken a Dominican favorite. Where the locals eat. Located on the beach, Sosua Bay, sand sun and cold beer. Great service.
Fast Freddie's
Best fried fish, fresh and crispy or try the fried chicken a Dominican favorite. Where the locals eat. Located on the beach, Sosua Bay, sand sun and cold beer. Great service.
The best sushi in town. My daughter eats here three or four times a trip. They make is fresh while you watch, so slow service comparatively. Worth the wait. Minutes from the villa, located just off main street on the way to the beach. I love the tuna and salmon or the California roll is always a good choice.
Tokyo Sushi Bar
Pedro ClisanteThe best sushi in town. My daughter eats here three or four times a trip. They make is fresh while you watch, so slow service comparatively. Worth the wait. Minutes from the villa, located just off main street on the way to the beach. I love the tuna and salmon or the California roll is always a good choice.
Heard good things, a must to try if you want upscale dining. French cooking with av flair. A little pricier for Domincan dining but comparable or less than Canadian dinner of equal standard. Love the beach side dining options in Caberete.
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Otra Cosa
Calle del CementerioHeard good things, a must to try if you want upscale dining. French cooking with av flair. A little pricier for Domincan dining but comparable or less than Canadian dinner of equal standard. Love the beach side dining options in Caberete.
Went for the two for one drinks. Mojitos were good but the margarita was too strong, low quality of tequila. Nice beach side bar, fun atmosphere. Be prepared to be sold all kinds of treasures. Nice vendors, very respectful if you say no.
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Mojito Bar
Went for the two for one drinks. Mojitos were good but the margarita was too strong, low quality of tequila. Nice beach side bar, fun atmosphere. Be prepared to be sold all kinds of treasures. Nice vendors, very respectful if you say no.
Shopping
This mall is mostly souvenir shops, money exchange and movie theatre.
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Playa Dorada
This mall is mostly souvenir shops, money exchange and movie theatre.
Amber Cove
MaimónJewelry store best selection and deals in the area.
Stop by Espigon for great cigars, organic honey, coffee and nice gifts. Take a tour of the cigar factory for a fun educational day.
Espigon Cigar Shop
Calle San FelipeStop by Espigon for great cigars, organic honey, coffee and nice gifts. Take a tour of the cigar factory for a fun educational day.