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Things to See: Dominican Republic
Although there is a lot to see in
this island, most points of in-
terest relate to this area's role
in Spanish colonial history. Par-
ticularly significant is Columbus'
choice of this location as his
base of operations in the new
world.
ò Santo Domingo has museums
and historical buildings to
see and explore
ò The International Arts Center
is at Altos de Chav≤n near
La Romana
ò Puerto Plata is known for
its old 19th century wooden
houses, farms and fruit
ò Punta Cana, east of Puerto
Plata, is known for its
beaches, resorts and as a
major tourist development