20 minutes from Puerto Plata offering visitors a wealth of activities and wonderful sites, where on January 11, 1493 Don Christopher Columbus arrived on its shores. Explore the Amber Museum and the Brugal Rum Factory and just 10 kilometers from the International Airport Gregorio Luperón of Puerto Plata lies Sosúa, a delightful cosmopolitan town combining the most modern tourism offer with the serenity of a fishing beach and a bustling nightlife. Additional attractions include the Cabarete, a paradise for windsurfers, and host of the world championships of this water sport. This lovely place is also the venue for the Dominican Jazz Festival.