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Type: City with 108,000 residents. Description: town and municipality in northeastern Dominican Republic and the capital of Samaná Province. Categories: municipality of the Dominican Republic and locality. Location: Samaná, Eastern Cibao, Dominican Republic, Caribbean, North America. View on OpenStreetMap.
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Location: Honduras, Samaná, Santa Barbara de Samana, Samaná,...
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Location: Santa Barbara de Samana, Samaná, Eastern Cibao,...
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Location: Las Terrenas, Samaná, Eastern Cibao, Dominican...
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By plane
1. 19.27-69.73751 Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZSIATA) (+ 1/2hr drive). 2. 19.198611-69.4297222 Arroyo Barril Airport (EPSIATA).
By bus
You can get to Samana directly by bus from Santo Domingo. The buses leave from the same station as the ones for Las Terrenas(see that article for details).
By car
Though it once took six hours to drive here along a small road from Santo Domingo, it's now a 2-3 hour drive along well-paved toll highway.
Rental car, Taxi, Bus, four wheelers and motorbikes. The town itself is walkable, but to get to beaches you might need other transportation.
Humpback whale watching from January until March. At peak season there are usually about a hundred whales in the bay at any given time.
Activities include a large number of secluded beaches to explore, horseback riding, four wheeler and motorbiking, and whale watching. About halfway between Samana and Playa Rincon on Highway 5 near Punta Chiva is Sparky's Spray. This rocky and orange beach where the waves crash creates a spout/spray of water that travels to the jungle across the ro...
Accommodation choices range from hostel to five star. There are a few new large hotel complexes, a number of medium sized hotels and villas and private home for rent. Unlike more beach-oriented towns in the region, there aren't many accommodations right in town, but wander the streets and you can find a couple local hotels and "guest houses" (small...
Eat well. Santa Bárbara is the capital of the province and the municipality of Samaná. It is located on the southern coast of the peninsula, in the Samaná Bay.
Hugging a breathtaking bay dotted with sailboats and flanked by verdant bluffs, the town of Santa Bárbara de Samaná is the capital of the Samaná Peninsula. This small waterfront hub retains its fishing traditions, but it’s also an eco-tourism destination thanks to the yearly visit of 1,500 humpback whales in its bay. History and culture ...
Apr 26, 2021 · Protected on its southern side by an elongated strip of land that breaks apart into a series of small islands, SANTA BÁRBARA DE SAMANÁ possesses a remarkably safe harbour. Naturally shaped to blunt the impact of hurricanes and tropical storms and with shoals and breakers allowing entry via only one small bottleneck, it’s the perfect spot to ...
6 days ago · Santa Bárbara de Samaná, known simply as Samaná, is the largest of these towns. It was discovered by Columbus on his first trip to the New World. Highlights include the Malecon, from which boats and tours depart to view the humpback whales. Almost all the boats make a stop at the island of Cayo Levantado.
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Nov 11, 2023 · Santa Bárbara de Samaná, the charming capital of the Samaná Province in the Dominican Republic, is a gateway to some of the country’s most stunning natural wonders. In this travel guide, we’ll delve into the best places to visit, the ideal time to explore Santa Bárbara de Samaná, exciting activities, transportation options, dining recommendations, street …
