It is the port on the northern coast of Dominicana. But take care: there are two cruise docks: one in the city (used by Celebrity line) and second – 13 kms away – on the road to Santiago. I am first time here and Disembarking in Amber Cove (second dock) I did a mistake. Once off the new tourist village taxi drivers attack you asking for 40 dollars to the city. Nobody will say that on the main road are operating the minibuses of Javilla Tours. This is not tour company but gua gua for local people. They will take you to the city for just 50 pesos or 1 USD. I didn’t know that and paid taxi driver 20 USD!
In the city there were great manifestation related to tomorrow’s Independence Day. They were walking with national flags along the coastal promenade. Ladies were wearing national colors too. Central Plaza with closed cathedral is worth to see with elegant houses as is Umbrella Tourist Street. On the end of the peninsula old Fuerte San Felipe is open as a museum (entry 100 pesos). We returned with Javilla Tours guagua. Hot, lovely day!
