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Dominican Republic

Samaná

Samaná, Dominican Republic
Photo: Danu Widjajanto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Samaná Peninsula is the greenest part of the Dominican Republic: mountains, waterfalls, unspoiled beaches and, from January to March, humpback whales in its bay. Las Terrenas and Las Galeras offer a calmer, more natural feel.

Things to do in Samaná

  1. 1 Watch humpback whales in Samaná Bay (mid-January to late March).
  2. 2 Visit El Limón waterfall, about 40 m high.
  3. 3 Spend a day on Cayo Levantado.
  4. 4 Explore the mangroves and caves of Los Haitises National Park.
  5. 5 Discover unspoiled beaches like Rincón, Frontón and Cosón.

Practical information for Samaná

Entry requirements can change: we review them with you before every trip.

Airports
Samaná (AZS) · Santo Domingo (SDQ)
Documents for US citizens
U.S. passport valid for the entire stay (6 months recommended) and a return or onward ticket. No visa for up to 30 days (longer stays pay a fee on departure). The tourist card (US$10) is included in the airfare. You must complete the free E-Ticket electronic form (eticket.migracion.gob.do) for entry and exit. U.S. permanent residents and holders of a valid U.S. visa may enter without a Dominican visa; others: check based on nationality. Dominicans with dual citizenship may enter with a Dominican passport.Read more ▾
Currency
Dominican peso (DOP). USD is accepted at resorts and tourist areas; cards accepted at hotels
Language
Spanish
Time zone
Atlantic Time (UTC-4) with no daylight saving time: 1 hour ahead of Miami/New York in winter; same time in summer
Plugs
Type A/B, 110V (same as the U.S.)
Weather
Warm tropical all year (26-31 °C). Rain is more frequent from May to November, usually short downpours. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 (peak August-October). Sargassum may appear from spring to summer.

Hotels we recommend

Eurostars Grand Cayacoa

Santa Bárbara de Samaná ★★★★★

Eurostars Grand Cayacoa

  • All-inclusive

5-star all-inclusive resort in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, Samaná.

Bahia Principe Escape Samaná

Santa Bárbara de Samaná (Los Cacaos) ★★★★

Bahia Principe Escape Samaná

  • All-inclusive
  • Adults only

4-star all-inclusive resort for adults only in Santa Bárbara de Samaná (Los Cacaos), Samaná. 3 room types to choose from.

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo

Las Terrenas (El Portillo) · Samaná ★★★★

Bahia Principe Explore El Portillo

  • All-inclusive

4-star all-inclusive resort in Las Terrenas (El Portillo), Samaná. 3 room types to choose from.

Wyndham Alltra Samana All Inclusive Resort

Las Galeras · Samaná ★★★★

Wyndham Alltra Samana All Inclusive Resort

  • All-inclusive

4-star all-inclusive resort in Las Galeras, Samaná. 5 room types to choose from.

Cayo Levantado Resort

Cayo Levantado · Samaná

Cayo Levantado Resort

  • All-inclusive

All-inclusive resort in Cayo Levantado, Samaná. 4 room types to choose from.

Hotels in Samaná (6)

By cruise

7 cruise departures visit Samaná

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  • MSC Opera · MSC Cruises
    Jan 1, 2027 · 14 nights · from Fort-de-France
    From $1,468 per person
  • Costa Fascinosa · Costa Cruise Lines
    Jan 10, 2027 · 7 nights · from La Romana
    From $610 per person
  • Legend Of The Seas · Royal Caribbean International
    Mar 28, 2027 · 6 nights · from Fort Lauderdale
    From $1,495 per person

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