Places to visit in Las Terrenas and the Samaná peninsula
Practical information checked against public sources, with the activities that go to each place.
Town or areaLas TerrenasCoastal town on the north of the Samaná Peninsula and the starting point for most tours on this site.Activities to this place : 24
BeachPlaya CosónGolden-sand beach west of central Las Terrenas, popular for kitesurfing and long walks.Activities to this place : 1
BeachPlaya BonitaCrescent-shaped white-sand beach with very calm water at its western end.Activities to this place : 3
WaterfallEl Limón WaterfallA waterfall of about 40 m in the Samaná hills, reached on foot or horseback from El Limón.Activities to this place : 9
Town or areaSanta Bárbara de SamanáPort town where boats leave for Cayo Levantado and Los Haitises.Activities to this place : 8
BaySamaná BayThe bay where humpback whales gather from 15 January to 30 March, and the departure point for Los Haitises.Activities to this place : 9
Island or cayCayo LevantadoSmall island with white beaches about 5 km from Samaná, reached by boat.Activities to this place : 7
National parkLos Haitises National ParkNational park of limestone hills, mangroves and caves with rock art, visited by boat.Activities to this place : 5
Town or areaSánchezFormer railway and port town at the entrance to the Samaná Peninsula.Activities to this place : 0
Town or areaLas GalerasVillage at the eastern tip of the peninsula, close to Playa Rincón, Playa Frontón and Playa Madama.Activities to this place : 8
BeachPlaya RincónAbout 5 km of undeveloped white sand, 15 minutes by car from Las Galeras.Activities to this place : 5
BeachPlaya FrontónBeach below a 90 m cliff, by boat from Las Galeras or along a trail of about 5 km.Activities to this place : 1