Guidebook for Las Galeras

Cynthia
Guidebook for Las Galeras

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Full service bank with ATM. Next to Caribe Tours bus company.
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BHD Bank - Samana
Avenida La Marina
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Full service bank with ATM. Next to Caribe Tours bus company.
Full service bank with ATM.
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Scotia Bank
No. 111 C. Francisco del Rosario Sánchez
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Full service bank with ATM.

Sightseeing

The dive sites off this point are some of the best in the area. The hardy can hike here from Rincon Beach. There are some lagoons to explore.
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Cabo Cabrón
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The dive sites off this point are some of the best in the area. The hardy can hike here from Rincon Beach. There are some lagoons to explore.
It’s a short boat ride from Samana or Careneros. Whale watch, swim, relax at the beach, rent a catamaran…
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Cayo Levantado - Bacardi Island / Public Beach
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It’s a short boat ride from Samana or Careneros. Whale watch, swim, relax at the beach, rent a catamaran…
When the sea is rough, the wind coming thru this blow hole will shoot your hat and your hair high into the air. From here you can walk to Playa Fronton in about an hour and a half.
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Cueva del Agua
Cueva del Agua
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When the sea is rough, the wind coming thru this blow hole will shoot your hat and your hair high into the air. From here you can walk to Playa Fronton in about an hour and a half.
Hike or horseback ride to this beautiful waterfall and enjoy a typical Dominican lunch for less than $30!
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El Limón
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Hike or horseback ride to this beautiful waterfall and enjoy a typical Dominican lunch for less than $30!
Horseback riding tours to a beach, whale watch lookout, etc. Overnight camping trips, too.
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La Hacienda
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Horseback riding tours to a beach, whale watch lookout, etc. Overnight camping trips, too.
Serge, Christine, Jose and the others will make sure you have a safe, fun underwater experience. (Jose sees EVERYTHING under the water, sometimes even whales!) English, French,Spanish,Japanese spoken.
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Las Galeras Divers
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Serge, Christine, Jose and the others will make sure you have a safe, fun underwater experience. (Jose sees EVERYTHING under the water, sometimes even whales!) English, French,Spanish,Japanese spoken.
Besides looking at Taino Indian cave paintings, you can bird, kayak, swim or hike.
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The Haitises National Park
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Besides looking at Taino Indian cave paintings, you can bird, kayak, swim or hike.
It's a sweet little waterfall. The Samana zip line ends here and there are tree houses for rent.
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Cascada Lulu - Waterfall
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It's a sweet little waterfall. The Samana zip line ends here and there are tree houses for rent.
A varied menu plus pizza and salads. Across from BanReserva, near the road to La Playita. Try the octopus salad.
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Playa Colorada
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A varied menu plus pizza and salads. Across from BanReserva, near the road to La Playita. Try the octopus salad.
Have lunch at the beach, swim (can be a bit dangerous at times), hike or take the zip line to Lulu Waterfall. Spend a night in a tree house!
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Playa El Valle
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Have lunch at the beach, swim (can be a bit dangerous at times), hike or take the zip line to Lulu Waterfall. Spend a night in a tree house!
A beautiful beach for snorkeling (watch out for the sea urchins) or just hanging out. Arrive on foot or by boat. Bring a lunch or arrange it with your boat captain.
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Playa Fronton
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A beautiful beach for snorkeling (watch out for the sea urchins) or just hanging out. Arrive on foot or by boat. Bring a lunch or arrange it with your boat captain.
One of the cutest, most protected little beaches I’ve ever seen. Arrive on foot, horseback or by boat. Good swimming. Explore the cave.
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Playa Madama
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One of the cutest, most protected little beaches I’ve ever seen. Arrive on foot, horseback or by boat. Good swimming. Explore the cave.
Six beautiful kilometers of white sand beach with restaurants at each end. The “far” end has a fresh water creek. Arrive by horse, car, boat or about a 2 hour hike from Las Galeras.
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Playa Rincón
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Six beautiful kilometers of white sand beach with restaurants at each end. The “far” end has a fresh water creek. Arrive by horse, car, boat or about a 2 hour hike from Las Galeras.
Horseback riding excursions to discover the natural beauty and sea views around Las Galeras.
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Rudy's Rancho
Bichita Galeras
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Horseback riding excursions to discover the natural beauty and sea views around Las Galeras.
Kim and her group offer whale watching excursions on a safe, comfortable boat. In English, Spanish, French, German and sometimes other languages.
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Whale Samana - Kim Beddall
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Kim and her group offer whale watching excursions on a safe, comfortable boat. In English, Spanish, French, German and sometimes other languages.
Interesting collection of whale related things and local history.
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Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center
Avenida La Marina
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Interesting collection of whale related things and local history.
One of the cutest, most protected little beaches I’ve ever seen. Arrive on foot, horseback or by boat. Good swimming. Explore the cave.
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Footpath to Playa Madama
Camino A Playa Madama
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One of the cutest, most protected little beaches I’ve ever seen. Arrive on foot, horseback or by boat. Good swimming. Explore the cave.

Food Scene

Had good food in a friendly spot near the main pier, on the malecon in Samana. New owners took over in Sept. 2014.
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Cafe de Paris - Extra Suave Bar
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Had good food in a friendly spot near the main pier, on the malecon in Samana. New owners took over in Sept. 2014.
Good food right on the main street, just a few hundred yards from the beach.
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Chez Denise
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Good food right on the main street, just a few hundred yards from the beach.
The view & the food & the hosts are great. One of the specialties is beef fondue. Vanina makes a tasty green papaya salad but she likes to make people guess what it is so don't tell her I told you.
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El Monte Azul "Chez Pierre et Vanina"
La Guázuma
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The view & the food & the hosts are great. One of the specialties is beef fondue. Vanina makes a tasty green papaya salad but she likes to make people guess what it is so don't tell her I told you.
Consistently good food, right on the main street in Samana.
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Mata Rosada
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Consistently good food, right on the main street in Samana.
A varied menu plus pizza and salads. Across from BanReserva, near the road to La Playita. Try the octopus salad.
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El Pescador
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A varied menu plus pizza and salads. Across from BanReserva, near the road to La Playita. Try the octopus salad.
New management June 2014. Good, home style Italian food close to the beach.
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Plaza Lusitania
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New management June 2014. Good, home style Italian food close to the beach.
Good food with a great view of the harbor in Samana.
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Taberna Mediterranea
1 Av. La Marina
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Good food with a great view of the harbor in Samana.
A FANTASTIC view (whales, cruise ships, Cayo Levantado aka Bacardi Island) and good food, too. Open to the public.
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Xëliter Vista Mare
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A FANTASTIC view (whales, cruise ships, Cayo Levantado aka Bacardi Island) and good food, too. Open to the public.

Entertainment & Activities

Good food in a friendly spot near the main pier, on the malecon in Samana.
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Caño Frío
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Good food in a friendly spot near the main pier, on the malecon in Samana.
The most popular beach in Las Galeras, with two restaurants, lounge chairs to rent, massage center, occasional live music. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe.
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Javo Beach La Playita
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The most popular beach in Las Galeras, with two restaurants, lounge chairs to rent, massage center, occasional live music. Swim, snorkel, sunbathe.
It's a cute little beach town with lots of action during the day and plenty of bars, restaurants and discos for evening enjoyment.
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Las Galeras
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It's a cute little beach town with lots of action during the day and plenty of bars, restaurants and discos for evening enjoyment.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best spots in the area to watch the sunset and maybe even catch a glimpse of a whale or two (December to mid-March).
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El Cabito
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One of the best spots in the area to watch the sunset and maybe even catch a glimpse of a whale or two (December to mid-March).
The public is welcome to enjoy a drink on the terrace. Nice view of the bay in Las Galeras.
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Hotel Villa Serena
Calle Jimi Hendrix
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The public is welcome to enjoy a drink on the terrace. Nice view of the bay in Las Galeras.
Good breakfast, lunch and dinner on the main street in Samana, near the public pier.
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Royal Snack Bar & Restaurant
3 Av. La Marina
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Good breakfast, lunch and dinner on the main street in Samana, near the public pier.

Essentials

Close to the beach. Bar, restaurant, WiFi. Tired of tostones? Best French fries in Las Galeras.
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Gri-Gri
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Close to the beach. Bar, restaurant, WiFi. Tired of tostones? Best French fries in Las Galeras.
Close to the beach. Bar, restaurant, WiFi, swimming pool.
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Hotel Playita
Calle a La Playita
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Close to the beach. Bar, restaurant, WiFi, swimming pool.
A good selection of dried and canned foods, meat, cheese, liquor, etc. but you’ll probably want to buy your fresh fruits and vegetables elsewhere.
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Mimasa Supermarket y Supermercado
26 Av. Francisco del Rosario Sánchez
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A good selection of dried and canned foods, meat, cheese, liquor, etc. but you’ll probably want to buy your fresh fruits and vegetables elsewhere.
A decent local grocery store with a fairly good selection.
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Supermercado Número 1
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A decent local grocery store with a fairly good selection.

Shopping

Las Terrenas has lots of good shopping (gifts, clothing, jewelry, groceries), a wide variety of restaurants and a long, beautiful beach.
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Las Terrenas
Calle Emilio Prud'Homme
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Las Terrenas has lots of good shopping (gifts, clothing, jewelry, groceries), a wide variety of restaurants and a long, beautiful beach.