Port of Puerto Plata facts for kids

The Port of Puerto Plata is a very important harbor located in San Felipe de Puerto Plata, a city in the Puerto Plata area of the Dominican Republic. It's the main port on the north coast of the country. Right now, it's used for moving goods (cargo) and for some military activities. The government is also planning to fix up an older part of the port so that cruise ships and other passenger boats can use it.

What is the Port of Puerto Plata?

The Port of Puerto Plata is the third most important port in the Dominican Republic. A port is a place where ships can load and unload goods or passengers. This port has two main sections, called terminals.

The Two Terminals

• Muelle Viejo: This terminal is currently being repaired by the government. It will be used for tourism, meaning cruise ships and other boats carrying passengers will be able to dock here.
• Muelle Nuevo: This terminal is already working. It handles different types of cargo, like large containers, general goods, and fuel.

Port Facts

Here are some interesting facts about the Port of Puerto Plata:

• Location: The port is located at 19°48′10″N 70°42′0″W / 19.80278°N 70.70000°W / 19.80278; -70.70000. This is like its address on a map!
• Local Time: The time zone here is UTC−4.
• Weather: The climate is mostly sunny and tropical. This means it's warm and humid.
• Hurricane Season: Be aware that hurricanes can happen from June to November.
• Winds: The wind usually blows from the east-northeast to the east-southeast.
• Temperature: The average temperature is around 28 to 30 degrees Celsius (about 82 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit).

See also

In Spanish: Puerto de Puerto Plata para niños

• List of ports and harbours of the Atlantic Ocean