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Western Cibao

Western Cibao is a region of .
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Santiago de los Caballeros and Puerto Plata.

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is a city in the . The buildings are old and classic Caribbean Spanish style.

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or San Felipe de is a city in the with a population of about 130,000. It is the capital of the province of .

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Sosua is in the Puerto Plata province of the . Sosua is famous for being a top destination for the single male. The many nightclubs crammed into this small area is ideal for bar-hoppers and party goers.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Monte Cristi and Bonao.

San Fernando de , also known as Montecristi, is the capital town of in the . It is located in the northwest region of the country in a coastal area above the border with .

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is a city in the Cibao region of . It is the capital of the province. The city is located in the center of the country, to the northwest of the national capital .

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is in the . It's a good gateway to explore the nearby mountain range and to set up a hike to Pico Duarte.

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is a town and municipality in , . Located in the region, is known for having the coldest average temperature for a settlement on the island of , as well as the entire .

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is a city in . It is the city of kitesurfing and windsurfing and considered one of the best places to practice these sports in the Caribbean. Also has a great beach and a lot of great bars and restaurants.

Western Cibao

Latitude of center
19.4° or 19° 24′ north
Longitude of center
-70.9° or 70° 54′ west
Wiki­data ID
Q14925056
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Italian—“Western Cibao” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Westelijk Cibao”
  • Italian: “Cibao occidentale”

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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikivoyage page “Western Cibao”. Photo: Sandra Cohen-Rose and Colin Rose, CC BY 2.0.