Things To Do
Playa Bonita
This beach has the best waves for surfing and is a beautiful place to relax at the same time. The walkway along the beach lets you roam around with paradisiacal views. Surrounded by surf schools there’s plenty of opportunity to rent a board and head into the waves! It’s a little out of the center and best to reach by Mototaxi or with your own scooter (10 minute drive).
Carolina Surf School
Carolina Surf School is located on the beautiful Playa Bonita Beach in the Dominican Republic. Recognized as one of the island’s top-rated surf schools, it’s led by Carolina, a certified coach and former competitive surfing athlete. With a lifelong passion for the ocean, she founded the school in 2009 to share her love of surfing with others.
Cayo Levantado
Cayo Levantado is a small island reachable by watertaxi from ‘Avenida La Marina’ in Samaná. It’s also known as the Bacardi Island as Bacardi was filming their advertisment here in 1970. It’s an island with pure white sand beaches, hundreds of palm trees and seems pretty much like out of a movie.
Playa Punta Popy
Playa Punta Popy is the main beach of the city center. You might think that a beach right next to the center might not be very beautiful – well, this one can change your mind! The water is so calm and it’s a great beach to spend the day as you’ll also find many cafes & restaurants nearby.
El limon,Waterfall, local guide
45 minute hike until you arrive at the waterfalls. The hike is not too tiring but goes uphill for a while which means you definitely need to bring sneakers for this trek! At the end there will be some steep stairs – after that you deserve a refreshing dip in the waterfall!
Get the Gringo Burger
This place is amazing for burgers! Grab your burger at ‘Gringo Burger‘ and take a table outside. You can sit right in front of the beach overlooking the ocean while enjoying some Piña Coladas on the side. Such a recommended place!
Mosquito Bar, Playa Bonita
Located right at Playa Bonita it’s not only the perfect snack/lunch bar after a surf sesh
Boulangerie Française
Craving a hot chocolate and a crispy croissant? ‘Boulangerie Francaise‘ is probably the best French Café you will find in the whole Dominican Republic! Las Terrenas is a hotspot for French and Italian Expats, so you can enjoy some original French pastries in this delicious cafe owned by a real French lady.
Sol & Fresh
Feeling more healthy and craving some fresh fruits? Check out Sol & Fresh! They have a lot of different fresh fruits and you can order smoothies, juices and pancakes with fruits. Located in the center is easily reachable!
La Yuca Caliente
Great option for a delicious Pizza or Churrasco