The Dominican Republic, with it’s many historical roots, is a popular destination for tourists and Caribbean vacationers alike. Because of it’s deep historical roots, the Dominican Republic has many interesting and unique fun facts.
Here are a few:
Puerto Plata is known as the "Bride of the Atlantic."
Isabel de Torres, despite being the highest mountain in Puerto Plata, ranks as only the 5th highest peak of the Dominican Republic.
The capital city, Santo Domingo, is home to the first Catholic Cathedral in America.
The only aerial tramway in the Caribbean is located in Puerto Plata.
The start of British involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade began in Puerto Plata in 1563, in which 20 million people were forced into slavery.
On top of the mountain, Isabel de Torres, lies a 7 acre botanical garden featuring 600 varieties of tropical plants.
Around 1555, Puerto Plata's importance as a port town was lost and it became frequent destination for pirates.
Puerto Plata got it's name from Christopher Columbus, who observed that the frequently foggy mountain-top had a silver-like appearance.
In the Battle of Puerto Plata Harbor, U.S. Marines captured a French privateer named "Sandwich".
Cofresi Beach was named after an infamous Puerto Rican Pirate, Captain Roberto Cofresi.
