About Samaná

Situated on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, The Samaná Peninsula is arguably the island's most beautiful corner. Described by Christopher Columbus as "the fairest land on the face of the earth," the Samaná Peninsula is famous for its unspoiled white-sandy beaches, coconut-covered mountains, clear mountain streams winding through lush, tropical rain forests, vibrant coral reefs.

A destination for nature lovers and adventurers, Samaná is an internationally-known destination for scuba diving, deep sea fishing and whale-watching. Its variety of natural attractions make it the preferred choice of those seeking an active vacation. Choose from outdoor activities like horseback riding, swimming, snorkeling, diving, sailing - or just relax at the beach.

In a recent article about winter vacation destinations titled, "More Sun for Less Money," the Samaná peninsula was among the 25 best locations in the world. From short excursions shopping in the local farmers' market to overnight camping trips at the tip of Cape Samaná (Cabo Samaná in Spanish) to horseback riding in the surf to hiking through the mountains to the waterfall at el Limon to whale watching: you'll find plenty to do here.

Travelers can particuarly appreciate the beautiful and bohemian Las Terrenas, a town of unpaved streets and somewhat hippy ambiance. Once a sleepy, little fishing village, today's Las Terrenas is bustling city of over 11,000 people. Dance the merangue until dawn, explore the local shops or enjoy a quiet, romantic dinner at more than 50 restaurants and bars, most with beachfront locations. There's plenty of watersport fun, from jet skis to hobie cats, windsurfing, boogie boarding and kite boarding - or take a backcountry 4-wheel ATV tour. The waterfall at El Limon is another popular attraction, along with the Los Haitises National Park - one of the most important rainforests and mangrove reserves in the entire Caribbean, complete with keys and caves.

No matter what kind of adventure you have in mind, a vacation to Samaná and Las Terrenas has everything you could want...and more!