Variety Is the Spice of Life in the Dominican Republic

The collection at the amber museum shines like gold.

Amber Museum

While the north coast of the isle is famous as a source for some of the highest-quality amber in the world, you don’t have to descend into the amber mines to see it for yourself. Housed in a pristine Victorian mansion, the Museo del Ambar showcases a stunning collection of the semiprecious material. While the museum houses thousands of rare finds to admire, the showstopper you can’t miss is undoubtably the 17-inch ancient lizard perfectly preserved in a chunk of amber. It looks like a scene straight out of Jurassic Park!

Nothing is quite as refreshing as a waterfall.

27 Waterfalls of Rio Damajagua

Sure, you could go snorkeling for a day of aquatic adventure, but let’s face it — you could also do that on any other island. For a one-of-a-kind experience, seek out the 27 Charcos de Damajagua. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Northern Corridor mountain range, this series of interactive waterfalls is simply a short hike through the forest. From there, you’ll descend the hill by jumping or sliding down the waterfalls, landing in the deep turquoise pools below. It’s both a great way to explore the forest and beat the heat!

Above ground or below ground, the views at El Meson de la cava are stunning.

El Meson de la Cava

For a taste of the Dominican Republic that’s wholly unique, you’ll want to head down to El Meson de la Cava — literally. Located at the bottom of a 40-foot spiral staircase in a natural limestone cave that formed after billions of years of ocean erosion, the cave has something of a fabled history. Having served as shelter for the Taíno Indigenous people, it also functioned as a hideaway for both buccaneers and guerrillas and finally a storage unit for the Organization of American States. Today, it’s a stronghold of culinary magnificence — the diverse menu is comprised of both modern classical French and local Caribbean cuisine, with each dish utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A meal here is a meal you won’t soon forget.

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