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» To See..
By far, the biggest attraction of Samaná is the annual migration of humpback whales. Every year between January and March 5000 Humpback visit Samaná Bay to give birth and mate. This provides a unique spectacle, which can be viewed up close. It is considered one of the world’s best locations for whale watching.
The green peninsula is perfect for a beautiful and memorable trip. Los Haitises National Park is a haven for bird watchers, and there are daily excursions from Samaná to the different parts of the park.
The two towns of Las Terrenas and Samaná are worth a visit. The beaches of Cayo Levantado and Playa Rincon (Las Galeras) are among the finest in the world.
» Things to do..
If you are not obligated to traveling at a particular time of the year, visit Samaná in January and February.
This is when the humpback whales come to the warm waters of the bay to mate and give birth. Witnessing the whales with
their babies in real life is something to behold. They are often visible from the shore, but there are suitable
whale-friendly excursion boats which allow more mobility. The tour operators at the hotels offer excursions as well. If you choose to book that way, compare what is
offered and select which one looks best for you among all of the excursion sellers (you don't have to just book from your own tour operator).
If you book directly with the provider of the tour, it can be much cheaper and it adds to your selection.
» Top Excursies
Safari Expedition
On this exciting day trip we'll leave early in the morning on a cross country sight seeing trip. We'll visit a site where they cut the
mountain rocks into Marble blocks on our way to see "La Boca del Diablo". After there, we'll visit a cigar factory where we'll
see the process from a tobaco plant to, its final product, a cigar. Then it's off to lunch. After we'll visit "El Valle" and see
nature in it's most primitive state, and go to one of the most beautiful waterfal you've ever seen, "Cascada Lulu".
All-inclusive : 5 and 1/2 hours where you'll get lunch and drinks.
Tropical Adventure
Get ready to go cross country and see Samana Peninsula from up close. You'll drive your ATV vehicle trough some rugged terrain and
visit some of the most exotic places in the region, "Boca del Diablo". Then it's lunch in one of the most beautiful beaches in the
Caribbean, still virgin, World famous "Playa el Rincon". Here you can rest, eat, drink, swim, explore, or just lie in the sun if you wish.
Then it's off to "Cano Frio" for some more swimming or just relaxing.
Los Haitises
This is one excursion you will never forget, you`ll get on a boat early in the morning and find yourself racing accros the Samana bay
to "Los Haitises National Park". Once there you'll go on a cross country walk to the caves where the native indians used to live
1,000 years ago. You`ll see birds and animals in their natural habitat and the caves which been uninhabited since 500 years.
After 2 and 1/2 hours in this beautiful park it?s once again racing across the bay to spectacular "Cayo Levantado" island for
lunch, drinks, swimming or just lying in the tropical sun.
Humpback Whales 
If whale watching is what you like, then this is the tour. Every year thousands of whales come to the Samana Bay to pair off
and just hang out for a couple of months, ( from January 15 to March 15 on average ) you`ll get to see them up close and experience
their majestic size and their very civilized behavior. We'll take you just a few meters of these majestic creatures all within
a very safe environment. A not-to-be-missed experience. Drinks will be served on board.
Waterfall Limon
One of the most beautiful sights you'll see in the Samana region. The �Cascada El Limon� is a spectacular waterfall measuring
45 meters meters high, with a beautiful natural pool and river underneath, extremely calm and largely undisturbed by man.
25 minutes from the center of the city, there are no roads leading to it, the only way to get there is cross country walking
and 20 minutes by horseback, and the last 10 minutes hiking. Lunch is included in this tour.
Samana Catamaran
This is one of the most exciting and pleasant water sports you can indulge in. It doesn't requiere a lot of skills or stamina.
You'll always go with one of our experience captains to insure safety on the water. You can just lie on the boat and enjoy
sailing in the beautiful Samana Bay. You'll have the time for swimming, snorkeling, or just enjoying the sights.
We'll visit the famous exotic island of "Cayo Levantado". We'll also visit "Cayo Farola" then it's time to enjoy lunch and
drinks on a private beach with some large hammocks awaiting you for siesta time. Then, its more sailing going back to Samana's marina.
All drinks are included on the Catamaran and all snorkeling equipment are supplied.
» Videos
The evergreen peninsula of Samaná is located in the northeast of the Dominican Republic and with its tropical hills, sheltered coves, pristine natural beauty and long deserted beaches, is one of the most idyllic spots on the island. Long uninhabited, the peninsula was only populated in the second half of the 18th century when the settlement of Santa Barbara de Samaná was founded by Spanish settlers.
Samaná is now a colorful and vibrant town with 52,000 inhabitants, where residents and tourists alike enjoy a relaxed town life of fine dining and relaxing. The daily market in Samaná, with all its colors and scents, is fascinating and worth a visit. To escape the crowds, you can use the pedestrian bridges to the uninhabited islands of Cayo Cayo Linares and Vigia.
The beaches of Cayo Levantado and Playa Rincon (Las Galeras) are among the finest in the world. The beautiful white beach with palm trees swaying along calm blue seas invites you to come for a perfect stay. You can enjoy delicious fresh-caught lobster and fish on the beach, prepared in a typical Dominican way, fresh off the grill. Within walking distance is Punta Bonita, another beautiful white sandy beach where you can walk westward for hours without meeting anyone. To the east is El Portillo with its even paler snow white beaches.
Samaná experiences year-round sunshine and offers a pleasant holiday getaway. The best time to go to the Samaná peninsula is in the winter when the temperatures are more pleasant. Samaná is also called the green peninsula, helped by the fact that the rainfall is higher than in other resort areas with an average of 160 mm per month. By comparison, Bayahibe on the southeast coast (the driest area) has an average of 65 mm per month. However, the rain falls mostly in brief but intense tropical showers. February and March are usually the sunniest and driest months. Christmas and Easter are great times to holiday in Las Terrenas.
A tip: do not worry too much about the weather forecasts showing icons of clouds and thunderstorms! The weather is very specific to the locality of the weather station and if it rains somewhere within the range of the station, a rain icon will be displayed. You will sometimes see thunderstorms predicted or recorded for every day of a two week period. It does NOT mean that it will rain every day for that fortnight. The weather is usually better at the coast anyway, which is where the hotels are.
» Top resorts & Accommodation
Bahia Principe Cayacoa
Gran Bahia Principe El Portillo. On the exclusive beach of "El Portillo", this paradisiacal complex is located
just a few minutes from the town of Las Terrenas, surrounded by spectacular nature that will pleased our most demanding guests.
204 rooms completely equipped with all the services and facilities and 192 Junior Suites destined for luxury rest.
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» Travel Information DR
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