About 150 thousand people.

Puerto Plata is a sunny beach city on the north coast, nicknamed the Amber Coast for the golden fossil-tree gem found there. It is a favorite spot for beaches and ocean fun.
Ride the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, splash at Playa Dorada beach, and jump between waterfalls at the famous 27 Charcos de Damajagua.
A cable car carries you to the top of a green mountain with a statue and gardens, and the view of the sea below is amazing.
Soft golden sand and warm, calm water make the beaches perfect for building sandcastles and swimming.