Samaná Peninsula
A lush, mountainous finger of land jutting into the Atlantic, famous for humpback whale watching, hidden waterfalls, and the coconut-lined beach of Playa Rincón consistently ranked among the world's best.
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Las Terrenas
A Franco-Caribbean beach town with barefoot soul
Samaná
Gateway to whales, waterfalls, and wild coastline
emoji_events Bounties in Samaná Peninsula
Watch Humpback Whales Breach in Samaná Bay
Witness thousands of humpback whales migrating through the bay from January to March.
Take a Boat to Playa Rincón
Ride a lancha across the bay to a beach ranked among the world's most beautiful.
Hike to the Cascada El Limón
Trek through tropical jungle to a 50-meter waterfall crashing into a natural pool.
Cross the Bridge to Cayo Levantado
Take a ferry to the iconic palm-studded island in the middle of Samaná Bay.
Find the Hidden Beach of Playa Cosón
Discover a wild, palm-backed beach with almost no one on it.
Eat Poisson Grillé at a Franco-Dominican Beach Shack
Taste the French-Caribbean fusion cuisine that defines this unique beach town.
Savor Fresh Seafood on the Malecón
Eat grilled lobster and fried fish at a waterfront restaurant overlooking the bay.
Explore the Pueblo de los Pescadores
Wander the rambling fishermen's village that became a bohemian beachfront strip.
Ride a Motorbike to Playa Bonita
Rent a scooter and cruise the coastal road to one of Samaná's most beautiful beaches.