At the northern end of the Malecón and under new ownership, Casa Mia attracts locals and tourists alike. The menu includes standard Dominican fare such as grilled fish, with Italian dishes such as pasta and pizza. The menu is enormous.
Casa Mia
Puerto Plata
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The completely paved Malecón (also known as Av General Luperón and Av Circunvalación Norte) runs along the shore. There are a handful of restaurants, as…
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In addition to dance and music workshops, the center often showcases work by Dominican artists in its 1st-floor gallery.
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