Las Terrenas is a town on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, 45
minutes from the main town of Samana province and 245 km from the city of
Santo Domingo.
Las Terrenas is a major tourist destination in the Dominican Republic, with
over 15 km of unspoilt beaches with white sand and with a high concentration
of coconut trees per square kilometer.
She has over 40 international restaurants and a wide and varied range of accommodation
from luxury hotels to the cabanas just minutes from the beach. The region also
has options to offer a wide variety of choices for sports such as golf, diving,
kitesurfing, tennis ...
In Las Terrenas, in addition to the main beach of the same name, is the beaches
of Playa Bonita, one of the most beautiful beaches on the peninsula of Samana,
which, with Playa Coson are undoubtedly the finest in the area .
Since Las Terrenas can go by boat to Cayo Levantado, an island of just 1 square
kilometer and with a charm and unique beauty.
Las Terrenas is known worldwide for whales come to mate in winter and spring
near the coast. This show is one of the main attractions of Las Terrenas.
Tourist attractions and places to visit in Las Terrenas
Tourist attractions and places to visit near Las Terrenas
Beaches
Las ballenas, Playa Bonita, Playa Moron, Playa Cosón.
Whale Watching
From January to March during their migrations.
The research center and museum on whales
To better know the marine mammal.
The largest concentration of limestone in the Caribbean, resulting in caves, waterfalls .
El Limon waterfall
Two waterfalls of 10 and 50 meters high, where you can swim.
Sanchez
Little town at the foot of the mountains, watching with Victorian style homes.
Water Sports
Windsurfing, Kitesurfing ...
Two French, Thierry ROSSI and Philippe JOVYS,
fell in love with the Dominican Republic, created two years ago a company quad excursions,
means of transport best suited to travel in the backcountry.
Nicolas will share with you his passion for the country and will make you discover the best wilderness spots to fill your heart with happiness and your photo album with exceptional images.
To go to Las Terrenas
To go to Las Terrenas by leaving from the South of the Dominican Republic, you have to take the highway Santo Domingo - Samana.
By coming east (Punta Cana, Romana) the highway entrance is after the toll of the airport Las Americas. After the toll, it is necessary to take a road on the right parallel to the highway.
By coming from the capital it is necessary to stay on the left way of the highway (the entrance is on the left).
The highway Santo Domingo - Samana has 3 tolls. (46 + 148 + 175 pesos since 01/2011).
At the end of the highway take the Sanchez direction , the road is in good condition because it was recently redone (2010), then in the Sanchez village take the left towards in direction of Las Terrenas.
It is a small sinuous and narrow road, thus caution if you drive. A highway is in construction to move closer to Las Terrenas of the airport of Samana (opening in October 2011).
Count approximately 3 hours of route to join Las Terrenas since the airport Las Americas.
