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them. Stalagmites and stalactites, as well as a sulfurous spring (that is rumored by locals to be bottomless) round out this truly picturesque scene. Because of the sheer beauty of the area, and the sulfurous spring, this has been the site of many traditional Indian ceremonies throughout the years.

MOUNT ISABEL DE TORRES
High above the city of Puerto Plata stands Mount Isabel. Visitors can take a cable-car ride from the bottom of the mountain to the summit, where they will be able to explore an exquisite botanical garden and also visit a cruciform Christ statue. Additionally, there is a wonderful restaurant featuring beautiful native flair at which visitors can enjoy a meal while overlooking the city of Puerto Plata, as well as the coastline. This is definitely an excursion worth planning time for!

YASIKA ADVENTURES
Located down a beautiful 30 minute scenic drive from Puerto Plata is the Yasika Adventures park; the drive itself is actually quite spectacular if you're in to experiencing the local scenery. After a thorough explanation and demonstration of safety rules, you're ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Yes, you get to jump off of a platform suspended 300 meters in the air and "zip" along a line that truly puts you in the treetops. There are 10 platforms that range in height and length, and at some points you will be traveling up to 30 miles per hour. This is truly an adrenaline pumping break from the historical and cultural sightseeing that will fill most of your trip!

FUERTE SAN FELIPE
Located on a small peninsula on Puerto Plata Bay, this small fort is the only remaining remnant of the Spanish colonial period in the city of Puerto Plata. This small fort was actually built by Columbus upon his arrival in 1492...he hoped to establish the first Spanish colony in the New World at that very spot. Today, there is still the remains of a moat and several walls, and there is a small museum which houses some of the most interesting artifacts of the early Spanish colonial times. If you're a "history buff", you can't miss this stop (my husband actually spent almost an entire day here!).

BRUGAL RUM FACTORY
This stop was actually my husbands idea, but I came to realize that any trip to the Dominican Republic would fall short without paying homage to the local drink of choice, Brugal Rum. Take a little tour through the distillery and then you can sit down with a wonderful sample of the famous drink. A great way to polish off a day...

There is truly nothing more amazing than taking a vacation to a place with so much history and culture. The Dominican Republic is filled with a vibrancy that simply can't be found in most of the highly "touristy" destinations where one would think of planning a vacation. Step out of the box, and plan a trip to the Dominican Republic!

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