In the north of the island there is the city of Sosua. It is famous for diving and for its beaches. Despite the modest size, Sosua is an international city with a large expatriate community who keep it clean, safe, and ready to be enjoyed. Sosua is 25 kilometers to the west of Puerto Plata, capital of the province of the same name, and 15 minutes to the east of Cabarete, a holy ground for windsurfing and kite surfing of the Dominican Republic.