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styles, where the romantic Victorian style
prevails. The Fort of San Felipe, along
with the Fort Museum, are other points of
historic interest that testify to the colonial
past they are located along the Malecón.
The Amber Coast has not only beautiful,
sunny beaches but also treasured
precious jewels from the tertiary age.
It has natural deposits of the best
Dominican amber, which can be
purchased, made into jewelry of different
shapes and forms, and carved by Puerto
Plata-based foreign and native artisans.
Don’t miss a visit to the Amber Museum.
If you like heights, a cable car takes you
to the summit of Loma Isabel de Torres,
some 800 meters/2620 feet above sea
level to enjoy the panoramic view.
Take advantage of your visit to eat
shellfish and the fabulous crab claws,
cooked native-style, served in most hotels
and restaurants. Italian ice creams and
ginger cookies are also a delight to the
palate.
The Silver Bank
The Banco de la Plata or Silver Bank, an
underwater platform of coralline origin
located 80 nautical miles from the North
Coast of the Dominican Republic, extends
from the Bahamas to the Banco de la
Navidad (Christmas Bank). Thousands of
very distinguished visitors travel to this
underwater sanctuary every year and are
always received by Dominicans with the
outmost respect and admiration. These
“visitors” are the humpback whales that
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