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Caroline and Dan visit the Amber Museum in Santo Domingo (the very last stop on their 10-day tour).  Amber, a tree resin, is definitely something to shop for when in Dominican Republic.  Is Dominican amber the best amber?  Watch the video to find out!

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Check out this $200 MILLION project – the Faro a Colon.  The monument to Christopher Columbus took about 10 years to build and was completed in 1992.  Check it out!

Check out this video to see inside the Faro a Colon…

And this video one to see inside the Christopher Columbus tomb!

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History buffs take note: Columbus’ remains were relocated from the Dominican Cathedral to the Columbus lighthouse in 1992.   Check out his new “digs.”

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This is the side view of the Faro a Colon (the Columbus Lighthouse). The structure is huge – see for yourself! Christopher Columbus lays at peace in this incredible structure of light…a true monument to a true explorer!Theoretically, you should be able to see it from anywhere in Santo Domingo or in the video below;) 

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This is the last of the 3 Eyes Caves – Originally, Caroline and Dan did not have the 3 Eyes Caves on their agenda, but it was a nice surprise when the tour guide brought them there. The caves are more than 50-feet deep and at the bottom are 3 lagoons…Get it?  The 3 Eyes Caves’ name comes [...]

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The ladies cave in Santo Domingo, where the water is shallow.   Very cool – check it out!

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A tour of the Presidential Palace in Santo Domingo.  It was built by Trujillo in 1942.  Trujillo governed Dominican Republic for 31 years.  Check it out.  Watch the video!

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Caroline and Dan tour the 3 Eyes Caves in Santo Domingo and they couldn’t believe how deep the caves were. The coolest part?  Seeing the lagoons at the bottom of the caves. The sulphur lagoon had little turtles and fish swimming around. Check it out for yourself – watch the videos!

CAVE Number TWO – better than the first!

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Angel, the amazing tour guide, takes Caroline and Danto one of the first monasteries in the Dominican Republic (built in 1543!).  Find out how the Dominican Republic got its name!  Watch the video.

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What is Mamajuana?  Watch the video to find out! 

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