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| North American shoppers are generally
most interested in Dominican Republic jewelry, particularly pieces made from amber (a
stone ranging from bright yellow to black), or from another local stone called larimar
(the "Dominican turquoise"). Other good souvenirs include mercedoras (rocking
chairs, which are sold disassembled and boxed for convenience), Lime (pronounced
"Le-may") which are locally-crafted figurines, leather goods, coffee and cigars. A few of the many stores and markets you may want to visit: Amber Marie - Gazcue, 682-7539 - Here you can design your own setting for necklaces, earrings and pins. Galeria de Arte Nadar - at Lupero and Duarte, 687-6674 - Dominican and Haitian art gallery. El Mercado Modelo - Avenida Mella - a national market selling crafts, spices, fruits, tortoise shells, mahogany ware, baskets and hats. Novo Atarazana - La Atarazana, 689-0582 - local crafts such as amber jewelry, black coral, leather goods and wood carvings. El Conde Gift Shop - Santo Domingo 682-5909 - sells Dominican rocking chairs and other souvenirs. La Casa del Cigarro (The Cigar House) - 685-7083 - famous Dominican cigars rumored to be better than Cubans! |
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