Las Terrenas
Las Terrenas on the Samaná peninsula is a beach town of palm-backed sand, small guesthouses and a strong French and Italian expatriate food scene. Playa Rincón and Playa Frontón, among the best beaches in the Caribbean, are a short boat ride away. Humpback whales fill Samaná Bay from mid-January to March.
How long to stay
December to April; January to March for whale watching.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Las Terrenas yet
Is Las Terrenas right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Las Terrenas is known for.
Great for
- Food
- Couples
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Solo
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Top things to do
El Limón waterfall
Entrance $1 · VerifiedLas Terrenas
A 50 m waterfall in the peninsula's interior, reached on foot or horseback through muddy forest.
Playa Rincón
Free entry · VerifiedLas Terrenas
A three-kilometre beach backed by coconut palms and a cold freshwater river at one end, reached by boat or a rough track.
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Popular activities
El Limón waterfall ride
Horseback or walking trip to the waterfall and swimming pool.
Humpback whale watching in Samaná Bay
Boat trips to the breeding grounds between mid-January and March.