Stores· Luperón· Other Caribbean

Luperón Town Colmados & Market

19° 53.5′ N · 70° 57.7′ W · approximate

A small north-coast town of colmados (corner stores), fruit and vegetable stands and simple restaurants, a short walk from the town dinghy dock.

Practical

Position approx: town center as mapped on OpenStreetMap. Fresh produce is plentiful and cheap at small stands; for meat and a full supermarket, cruisers ride to Sosúa (a Noonsite report recommends Super Pola) or Puerto Plata by car or local bus. Laundry and internet cafes in town (Virgintino guide). Bring pesos and small bills; card acceptance is limited. Buy purified water in garrafones (5-gallon jugs) rather than using harbor water.

Best for

Fresh produce and basics within walking distance of the anchorage