Punta Rucia is a cape and beach specifically located in the province of Puerto Plata ( Dominican Republic ), in the bay of La Isabela and quite close to the town of La Isabela , the first European settlement in the New World. It is a very peaceful cove and its main attraction is the Arena key where you can see a large number of multicolored fish, at a very shallow depth. Its beaches are white sand and transparent water that calls for enjoyment. In various restaurants located in its surroundings you can enjoy food based on fresh fish and shellfish.
The name "Rucia" was given by Christopher Columbus due to the brown or dapple color of the animals.