Caribbean Photo of the Week: Playa Cofresi, Dominican Republic

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 2nd, 2021

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Cliff York, who sent in this beautiful shot of Playa Cofresi near Puerto Plata on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.

Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean?

Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the location of the photo.

It could be the next Caribbean Photo of the week!

— CJ

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