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Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata's charm lies in its cobblestone streets, Victorian homes and leisurely pace of life. Horse-drawn carriages are available for city tours. Central Park attracts sightseers; a large gazebo adorns the site. Puerto Plata's Brugal Rum is considered to be among the world's finest; the factory on Avenida Luis Ginebra offers tours Mon.-Fri. 9-noon and 2-5.

Puerto Plata is the gateway to the 75 miles (120 km) of golden beach known as the Amber Coast. The many beaches along this beautiful strip include Sosúa, Long, Grande, Dorada, Cofresí, Luperón and Cabarete. This glittering vista is best viewed from the top of Mount Isabel de Torres. Most of the major resorts are east of town in Playa Dorada and Costa Dorada.

Other interesting local attractions include Laguna Gri Gri and the town of Sosúa, a refugee colony of European Jews during World War II and the site of the island's largest dairy industry.

Attractions

Amber Museum (Museo del Ámbar Dominicano)

Mount Isabel de Torres Cable Car (Pico Isabel de Torres Teleférico)

Ocean World

Outback Adventure Safari Tours

San Felipe Fort (Fortaleza San Felipe)

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