Samana Dominican Republic -3. A unique place for whale watching

Samana Province

Samana province is a truly unique place. Its capital is Santa Barbara de Samana [known to many as Samana City]which is located 245 km northeast of Santo Domingo. It has a glorious peninsula reaching out into the sea and a world renown bay which attracts thousands of humpback whales every year.

The province is located in north east Dominican Republic on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As well as being known for the whale watching it is also known for its splendid mountains[cont right].

Above: Cayo Levantado

Trade

Most of the peninsula is layered with white, pink,green and gray marble. This is quarried and transported for processing to Santo Domingo.

Samana also produces coconut, fish and shellfish.

Cayo Lavantado [Isla de Cayo Levantado]

This makes for an excellent day trip:

Known for its fantastic beach and and where the bacardi commercial was filmed, a good day is spent whale watching and then getting dropped off at the Isla de Cayo Levantado.

This small island in the Bay is the stuff of legends. Apparently linked to bounty hunters and treasure.

The sand is so white and the turquoise waters crystal clear. It is just how you would imagine a caribbean island to be. It is excellent for swimming and snorkeling. Click here for more on Cayo Levantado

Cuisine

There is international cuisine available however whilst in Samana you should try the famous gingerbread, Yaniqueques [click here for the recipe](Johnny cakes) and the fabulous pescado con coco (fish in coconut sauce).

Some quick links to other pages on this website:

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Samana