Where is Sosua?

Sosua is a resort town located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic approximately four miles from the Gregorio Luperón International Airport and accessed by Highway 5, which runs much of the length of the country’s North coastline.

History of Sosua

Sosúa has an interesting history, as during and after the end of the Second World War, the then dictator, Rafael Trujillo offered to accept up to 100,000 Jewish refugees and in the end about 800 German and Austrian Jewish refugees settled in Sosúa where the government provided them with land and resources with which they created a dairy and cheese factory. Descendants of the original settlers still live in Sosúa, where they maintain a synagogue and a museum. The town was little known until tourism took off in the island in the mid 1980s.

Beaches

There are several different beaches and all are within a 12 minute walk from Casa De Compai.

Playa Sosua is the town’s main beach and is a fun, colorful and lively beach which is approximately one kilometer long, with a row of shacks along the back, selling food, drinks and souvenirs. The beach has sheltered, calm waters, and around 100 meters out there is a good reef for snorkeling. It is a great place to spend the day.

There are four other beaches, and others come and go following the effects of storms. These tend to be quieter for those who want a more relaxed beach day.

Getting around

There are several different transport options, but bear in mind that everything is within walking distance from Casa De Compai. In addition there are motorcycle taxis, normal taxis, buses to get to Puerto Plata or Cabarete or further afield, or you can hire a car or a scooter.

Activities

There are numerous things to do in and around Sosúa either on your own, or taking an excursion. These include scuba diving, and Casa De Compai can offer the pool training on site for you. In addition there is deep sea fishing, jeep tours, waterfalls, horseback riding, whale watching (in season). There are also excursions to different beaches and snorkeling tours.

Eat

Sosúa has a large number of restaurants and you can find authentic German, Italian, English and even Dominican food! There are places to eat pizza, burger, ribs, fried chicken and fine dining restaurants overlooking the ocean serving sea food and quality steaks. Whether you want a romantic meal for two, a fun night with friends watching sports or a quick bite to eat, Sosúa has something for everyone.

In addition, the condos in Casa de Compai have a fully equipped kitchen and with an international supermarket only a few minutes’ walk away, you can cook up a feast every night. Remember that you can also use the barbecue should you wish to and for groups who want a special celebration we can arrange a barbecued suckling pig for you.

Nightlife

Sosúa has plenty of bars, casinos and discotheques so for those wanting nightlife it is the perfect spot. John Kumpel, the owner of Casa De Compai, will happily point out the best ones for you to help you have an unforgettable holiday.