Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata
#4 Top 5 cities
Puerto Plata is a sensible coastal option for people who want the sea and workable amenities without Punta Cana's premium pricing.
Country overview
Population
146Β 000
Year-round temperatures
Day: 28°C aΕΎ 32°C
Night: 20°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
Humid tropical seaside climate with very warm summers and a warm winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
5/10
Puerto Plata has robbery, violent-crime, traffic, and tourist-area risks that require increased caution beyond secured properties.
Natural disaster resilience
2/10
Puerto Plata has high hurricane, storm-surge, coastal-flood, landslide, and earthquake exposure on the north coast.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
7/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
6/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π©πͺGermans
- πͺπΈSpanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Lower living costs
- +Tourist infrastructure
- +Pleasant atmosphere
Cons
- βTourism seasonality
- βSmaller job market
- βSmaller expat scene