You can get an up-close look at the Dominican Republic's beloved amber in this Victorian mansion situated in downtown Puerto Plata. There are two floors worth of amber specimens, some fossilized.

Nicknamed the "Amber Coast" for its rich deposits ... as well as one of the Dominican Republic's most established resort areas. This area is known for its sandy beaches and offshore snorkeling ...

The second scene of Jurassic Park, which depicts the discovery of an insect encased in amber, was filmed at one of the ...