On November of 2006, Samana airport was fully constructed and opened to serve the Samana province of the Dominican Republic. Locally, the airstrip is referred to as President Juan Bosch International Airport and connects thousands of flights both locally and to many other destinations overseas.
Samana airport is your ticket to enjoying the beautiful coastline of the Caribbean while also hunting for other interesting attractions within the province. But first you need a car hire from the airstrip to make this dream happen.
The Best Attractions of Samana
- Rudy’s Ranch - this is a huge horse ranch in Las Galeras and only 500meters from the majestic Grand Paradise beach. Rudy the ranch owner is quite a friendly multi-linguist who never misses a moment to share his passion for horses. Together, riding on horsebacks, he will be your personal guide as you tour Las Galeras sharing in the beauty of the landscapes.
- La Playita Beach - of all the beaches you will get to experience in Samana, La Playita beach is a true beauty with its crystal clear water and pure white sands. Located just 3km from Las Galera, this short drive in your car hire will earn you a fun day of snorkeling and a soothing a massage with the beach’s serene view. When you get hungry, there is the beach restaurant close by where you can enjoy a locally made dish of Shrimp, fish or Chicken.
- Tainopark - this park doubles as an amusement park and a historical museum. It documents the complete historical timelines of the teens who lived on the land and had a war against the Spanish conquerors. Within one hour you will have taken a complete trip to the past of the Las Galeras natives and indulged fully in their culture.
- Cayo Levantado - a small island on the northern coastline. It is also known as Bacardi Island and offers a lovely atmosphere to hike on the reefs while you enjoy the beautiful beach waters. It’s a mini boat ride from the shores of the island and by the time you are back in the evening, you definitely will want to go back in the morning.
- Playa Madama - the beach is a delight to be in but the main thrill of being in Playa Madama is in exploring the huge cave that has been there for years.
Samana is home to some of the best exotic beaches in the world, and awesome little adventures here and there.
