![]() My original plan to visit Samaná had been to take a two day excursion with ATA Excursiones (the two day tour costs DOP$3,400). When travelling to places like El Limón, Las Galeras or Samaná then a GuaGua is the most economical option.įor zipping around locally to places such as Playa Bonito or the main GuaGua station, then a Motochoncho is a bit more pricey, but the best option. Jumping or no jumping, the waterfall was beautiful to see and the swim was wonderfully refreshing! Getting AroundĪround Las Terrenas I would recommend walking, but transport is required if you want to go further afield. As there were large rock is random places beneath the waters obscure surface, I personally chose not to do any jumping. You will see people climbing the rock walls and jumping into the pool below. The waterfall itself is 52metres high and has a nice pool at the base for swimming. The exit trail had been well trodden and pooped on by horses, while the scenery was beautiful the actual trail was horrid, for this trail you really need gumboots! There are numerous entrances into the park, we entered through one and exited through another.ĭespite initial problems finding the trail in, the walk was very peaceful and pleasant as it was just our group of friends amongst the trees and rivers. There will also be many locals offering their services as a guide, but in my opinion a guide is not necessary. Many people pay for a horse ride to the falls, I am not sure of the cost. Be sure to bring water because it is crazy hot and humid. From La Bodega in Las Terrenas it’s a short DOP$50 peso ride to a central stop and then an additional DOP$25 GuaGua ride to a park entrance.Įntrance costs DOP$50 and it is only a short 40 minute hike in the tropical jungle to the waterfall. Salto El Limón is a gorgeous waterfall in the hills behind Las Terrenas. If you are interested in surfing, then taking a motoconcho to Playa Bonita would be the recommended option. On the main strip the recommendation is to walk West and spend time at the quieter area of Playa de las Ballenas. Las Terrenas BeachesĪs it is on the coast, Las Terrenas has beach after beach after beach. ![]() Places I wanted to see but didn’t include: a day trip to Los Haitses, Las Galeras, Samaná and Caya Levantado. ![]() So I ticked one item off my list and otherwise enjoyed the beach, some cocktails and great company with my new hostel friends. It is a great spot to relax, and enjoy a slower paced lifestyle for a few days.ĭespite my grand plans of seeing loads of things on/near the Samaná peninsula, on arrival I just decided that I wanted to relax and take it super slow. Las Terrenas is a reasonably small beach town on the northern cost of the Samaná peninsula.
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