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Sights & Attractions Samana Peninsula
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Cayo Levantado
There are no public beaches in Samaná town, but you can... |
Islands | Santa Bárbara de Samaná |
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Cayo Levantado
To reach Cayo Levantado, you must hire a boat in town or take... |
Beaches | Santa Bárbara de Samaná |
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Dominican Evangelical Church
Back in 1824, a sailing vessel called the Turtle Dove, carrying... |
Religious Sites | Santa Bárbara de Samaná |
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La Playita
La Playita, or Little Beach, is a stunner that's a 15-minute... |
Beaches | Las Galeras |
Los Haitises National Park
One of the highlights of a trip to the Dominican Republic—and... |
Parks | Santa Bárbara de Samaná |
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Playa Bonita
On Playa Bonita you can bounce between the golden beach (BYO... |
Beaches | Las Terrenas |
Playa Cosón
This is a long, wonderful stretch of white sand and the best... |
Beaches | Las Terrenas |
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Playa Frontón
Playa Frontón is a beach accessible only on foot or by... |
Beaches | Las Galeras |
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Playa Las Ballenas
Playa Las Ballenas is the westernmost of the three beaches at... |
Beaches | Las Terrenas |
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Playa Las Galeras
Playa Las Galeras is within this tiny coastal town, a 30-minute... |
Beaches | Las Galeras |
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Playa Punta Popy
Playa Punta Popy is basically an undistinguishable continuation... |
Beaches | Las Terrenas |
Playa Rincón
Playa Rincón, a beautiful, white-sand beach, is considered... |
Beaches | Las Galeras |
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Playa Terrenas
Playa Terrenas is the most crowded (and dirtiest) of all the... |
Beaches | Las Terrenas |
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Puerto Escondido
Puerto Escondido is the beach at the Grand Bahía Principe... |
Beaches | Santa Bárbara de Samaná |
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Salto el Limón Waterfall
Provided that you're fit and willing to deal with a long and... |
Tours | Las Terrenas |
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Taíno Park
This unique park attempts to tell the story of a lost civilization... |
Museum Village | Santa Bárbara de Samaná |
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Whale Museum & Nature Center (Centro de Naturaleza)
Turn left from the main section of the Malecón, en route... |
Museums / Galleries | Santa Bárbara de Samaná |
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