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Tainopark, Samana Peninsula
Ollie #5 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Owner description: Tainopark is the biggest historic park in the Caribean. A huge reproduction of the Tainos's life and the confrontation with the spanish conquerors. An...... more » Owner description: Tainopark is the biggest historic park in the Caribean. A huge reproduction of the Tainos's life and the confrontation with the spanish conquerors. An incredible scenographia with figures in Fiber glass at the real scale. A trip in the past of more one hour. You seems to be in a movie of these time. Culture and attraction for a unique concept of thematic park.The Tour is one hour and 6 language are available with audio guide (Eng, Span, Ital, French, Germ, Russian) « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and Casino, Puerto Plata
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Ollie #43 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4 of 5 stars 326 reviews
Owner description: Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and Casino is the most complete entertainment complex of the Dominican Republic, located in Cofresi Beach, just 3...... more » Owner description: Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and Casino is the most complete entertainment complex of the Dominican Republic, located in Cofresi Beach, just 3 miles west from the town of Puerto Plata. - This entertainment complex is made of an elegant Marina, a unique marine park and the outstanding building where our clients will have the opportunity to enjoy restaurants, bars, and theatre with live dance show, casino and a disco-lounge. - Ocean World Adventure park is the most advanced interactive marine park of its kind. Guests will have the opportunity to touch, pet and feed all their favorite animals and mammal friends, including dolphins, sea lions, sharks, stingrays, exotic tropical birds; meet tigers, walk through rain forests and much, much more! Truly an experience of a lifetime. « less
Attraction type  Aquariums; Casinos; Water Parks
Centro Leon, Santiago
Ollie #92 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Museo Infantil Trampolin, Santo Domingo
Ollie #94 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Larimar Museum and Factory, Santo Domingo
Ollie #115 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  64.3 miles from city center
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colon), Santo Domingo
Ollie #119 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
3.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews
Owner description: This multi-million-dollar lighthouse was built in 1992 to celebrate the 400 year anniversary of Columbus's landing in the Americas and is the site of...... more » Owner description: This multi-million-dollar lighthouse was built in 1992 to celebrate the 400 year anniversary of Columbus's landing in the Americas and is the site of the explorer's bones. « less
Attraction type  Lighthouses; Monuments/ Statues; Museums
Bellapart Museum (Museo Bellapart), Santo Domingo
Ollie #130 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
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National Aquarium, Santo Domingo
Ollie #134 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
3.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews
Attraction type  Aquariums
Distance  72.5 miles from city center
Shipwreck Maritime Museum, Santa Barbara de Samana
Ollie #156 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: The Shipwreck Maritime Museum is located right on the Malecon of the Port of Samana. This New Museum features artifacts from Famous Shipwrecks found...... more » Owner description: The Shipwreck Maritime Museum is located right on the Malecon of the Port of Samana. This New Museum features artifacts from Famous Shipwrecks found in the Bay of Samana ( French Warship Le Scipion ) and in the waters around the Island of Dominican Republic. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
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National Zoological Park, Santo Domingo
Ollie #158 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Visitors can view indigenous and exotic animals roaming freely in natural habitats.
Attraction type  Zoos; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  62.8 miles from city center
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Parque Zoologico Nacional, Santo Domingo
Ollie #167 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
3.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  58.9 miles from city center
Amber Museum, Puerto Plata
Ollie #172 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
3 of 5 stars 50 reviews
This two-story Victorian museum holds the largest collection of amber in the world.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Museums
Museo de las Casas Reales
Ollie #177 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  History Museums
Regional Museum of Archaeology, La Romana
Ollie #188 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
3.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
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Museum of History and Geography, Santo Domingo
Ollie #205 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
3 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: One exhibit at this museum, which focuses on Dominican history, is dedicated to Generalísimo Trujillo and includes the car in which the dictator was...... more » Owner description: One exhibit at this museum, which focuses on Dominican history, is dedicated to Generalísimo Trujillo and includes the car in which the dictator was assassinated. « less
Attraction type  Museums; History Museums
Distance  64.3 miles from city center
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Tobacco Museum
Ollie #213 of 26 attractions in Dominican Republic
1 of 5 stars 1 review
Located in Santiago De Los Caballeros, this museum has a collection of tools, art and photographs related to the tobacco industry.
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  40.7 miles from city center
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Museum of the City of Santiago
This museum explores the history of the area from the ninth century through modern times.
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  40.7 miles from city center
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Museo Arqueologico Regional
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  40.7 miles from city center
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Modern Art Museum (Museo de Arte Moderno)
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  40.7 miles from city center
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Numismatic and Philatelic Museum
This museum has one of the largest collections of historic coins, paper money and stamps in the Caribbean.
Attraction type  Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  40.7 miles from city center
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