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Samaná

Samaná is a starting point for visiting Los Haitises National Park when staying on the peninsula and accepting that much of the day will be spent navigating the bay. The excursion covers mangroves, mogotes and caves, subject to prior authorization and a flexible itinerary.

Samaná
Photo by Anton Bielousov Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Boat routes through mangroves, mogotes, coves and cays.
  • Caves combining rock art and geology in a vulnerable setting.
  • Birdwatching and landscape observation from the boat.
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Profile updated: 13/09/2026