Las Terrenas Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
place in Samaná, Dominican Republic
About Las Terrenas
Located on the once-remote Samaná Peninsula in the Dominican Republic's far northeast, Las Terrenas doesn't is a bit of a latecomer to the country's beach tourism scene. Before the Santo Domingo-Samaná highway was completed in 2012, what's now a 2-hour drive from the capital used to take 6 hours, and in earlier Dominican history there was no way to get here by road at all. That said, Las Terrenas now has a booming tourism scene, with the high season running roughly from December to March. There's little an average tourist would find lacking in terms of shopping or services, but unlike the famous all-inclusive beach resort experiences ofPunta Cana, the main draw here is mid-range hotels and cottages across the street from the beach, and plenty of opportunities to mix with the locals (as wel
Top Attractions in Las Terrenas
Explore the best things to see and do in Las Terrenas:
- ★Playa Bonita
- ★Playa Escondida
- ★Playa Las Ballenas
- ★Playa Las Terrenas
- ★The Dive Academy Las Terrenas
Where to Eat in Las Terrenas
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafeteria el Sol
- 🍴Casa Azul Pizzeria
- 🍴La Casa del Chimi
- 🍴TOP Bar and Restaurant
Where to Stay in Las Terrenas
- 🏨Afreeka Beach Hostel
- 🏨Casa Grande Beach Hotel
- 🏨Dan and Manty's Guesthouse
- 🏨El Rincon de Abi
- 🏨Hotel Casa Robinson
- 🏨Hotel Guayacan
Las Terrenas Travel Guide Sections
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