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Sosua, Dominican Republic

Located 15 miles east of the village of Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic also called the Amber Coast you will find the charming village of Sosua, originally developed by Jewish refugees after the Second World War. Sosua is divided into two towns, El Batey, the more touristic area, where the hotels, restaurants and discotheques are concentrated, and Los Charamicos, the area of local people. The Synagogue and the Jewish Museum must be seen. The village has retained its authentic 1950s atmosphere. It is located in the region of sugar cane fields and the dairy industry there is thriving.

A vibrant city at prices that remain affordable

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Sosua remains to this day a stop-over city

Weather Sosua - choosing the best time to go

Dominican Republic - Sosua

All overall indicators 66/100 Good
Temperature indicators 88/100 Excellent
Bad weather indicators 30/100 Bad
Sunbathing indicators 36/100 Bad
Swimming indicators 88/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 76/100 Good
Temperature indicatorsHot / Optimal :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 30°C and 33°C.
Bad weather indicatorsRainy :
Rainy - averaging between 3.5mm and 4.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsCloudy :
Overcast 60% to 80% cloud cover.
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicatorsLight warm breeze :
Near optimal comfort: moderate to light winds (between 6 mph and 7 mph) in a warm enviromnment (>24°C).

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To see

The Synagogue and the Jewish Museum of Sosua were created by the founders of the city and their descendants. The museum, continually added to with photographs, objects and various personal donations, traces the history of Jews in the region.

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To do

Numerous half or full-day trips are available to you: the village of Puerto Plata, Santiago, the second largest city in the country, famous for its carnival in February and August, the prosperous city Moca, the calm coastal town Rio San Juan and 6 miles away is the huge Playa Grande, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic.

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To think about

A suitcase for the summer: light clothing cotton, open shoes, shorts, shirts, T-shirts, without forgetting the bathing suit, as well as warm clothes and walking shoes for getaways in the mountains. A lightweight raincoat is useful during the rainy season (from May to July).

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To avoid

Avoid El Batey, the tourist area par excellence and choose Los Charamicos instead, which has maintained the authentic ambiance of a truly Dominican village.

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To try

Rich and spicy, Dominican cuisine is the result of Creole, European and African influences. Starch foods (rice, sweet potatoes and plantain), fish and shell fish as well as tropical fruits are the key foods. The stews (mondogo, sancocho) are common, with goat meat or fish cooked in coconut milk being prime examples.

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To bring back

Jewellery made from amber (brown solidified resin), larimar (blue stone), leather items, baskets, naive paintings, a legacy of Indian Taïnos, CDs of merengue and bachata, cigars, liquid vanilla, jam, rum and coffee are the main souvenirs that you can bring home. They can be found everywhere on beaches and especially in local markets.

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