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Villa Isabela

City in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Overview

Villa Isabela is a charming small town in Puerto Plata province, known for its friendly atmosphere, nearby historic sites, and coastal proximity. The community-oriented vibe makes it welcoming to visitors seeking an authentic Dominican experience away from the tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Puerto Plata
Population
17,169
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.82°, -71.06°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$727
Local Cost
$388
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
20
Temperature
26.8°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
25.3°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
20.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
644 mm
Internet Speed
11 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

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Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 43 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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