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Unlike other immigrants who came to
Puerto Plata at the turn of the century
as marine workers, this refugee group
was made up of professionals, skilled
craftsmen, and corporate executives.
Because of the level of their intellectual
acumen, they have exerted a positive
influence on the region’s socio-economic
development. The majority were single
men who very soon becoming permanent
residents and settlers in Dominican
homes.
Medical doctors, engineers, industrial
chemists, artists, decorators and
agronomists, among others, dedicated
themselves to agroindustrial ventures and
animal husbandry. They later founded
industrial dairy and cattle production
cooperatives, with an initial contribution
of RD$10 from each member. Today,
this cooperative is a powerful enterprise
that makes the famous Sosúa sausages,
cheeses and butter.
The demand for service has gradually
created a harmonious infrastructure that
is not often found in small communities.
What was once a small village of
refugees in the 1940s, is now a
thriving, self-sufficient, hospitable
community that has opened its arms to
international tourism.
In Sosúa you can enjoy modern
comforts within the calm and peace
of a fishing village. Discover the rich
Jewish heritage; visit the museum and
the first synagogue established in the
country.
Sosúa beach, nestled in an open bay,
offers swimmers a splendid panoramic
view that is lost over the mantle of
golden sand from which emerges a
lush vegetation of almond and coconut
groves.
• Where to Stay:
Consult the Hotel Directory page
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• Info:
Tourism Office
� 809-571-3433
Cabarete Beach
Playa Cabarete is a favorite summer
resort for locals as well as tourists,
especially the younger visitors who
come to enjoy its strong surf, the
beautiful range of blue tones reflected
in its clear waters, and the informal
tourist characteristics it offers.
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