South shore of Samana penninsula? - Page 2

CarpeDReam · #11 10-13-2006, 09:40 AM

You will have a great time in Samana; El Rincon es definately worth visiting if you're into beaches that seem untouched; just make sure you're at the end of the beach (the very tip so that you can enjoy the river and the beach that meet. Also, make sure you visit El Limon waterfalls (by horse)--I can't remember the specific tour guide that took me but I prefer it bc they serve delicious (non-expensive) food after the trip and you get there from the top of mountains rather than the bottom (I have the name of the tour guide at home; i'll post the name when i find it)...you can do this the same day you visit Las Terrenas...but wake up early and do the waterfall first. Also, going to the town (Santa Barbara de Samana) is a must just to get a quiant feel of the town and locals. If you really want to see the whales the season for this starts Jan 15 and ends March 15th.

Good luck!

CarpeDReam · #12 10-15-2006, 09:17 AM

As promised, I found the name and number to the inexpensive tour guides that can take you from the top of the waterfall scenery by horse to the bottom. It's called: Parada Maria y Miguel. There phone number is 809-282-7699. Do stick around for the food they serve after---it is amazing and they serve you soo much you'd want to go again just for that. Enjoy! And remember to get there early so that after you're finished you can hitchhike (yes it's ok to do it in Samana) to Las Terrenas or get the person who took you to the stop pick you up at a specific time (people in Samana are actually punctual unlike most dominicans). You can spend the rest of the day there. I've heard Las Galeras is a good party place at night...is this true?

Laurie-Ontario · #13 10-15-2006, 01:42 PM

Thanks for all the great tips. How will we make out talking to the locals in English? I'm sure we will try to learn some spanish phrases and get a translation book, but can you get by most of the time with English?

mountainfrog · #14 10-15-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurie-Ontario

... can you get by most of the time with English?

Not most of the time.
But don't worry, you'll be understood, somehow.
And: Money talks...

m'frog

MerengueDutchie · #15 10-16-2006, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy B

The intersection of the Samana-Las Galeras highway and the Rincon Road is fairly well marked with a sign. Also, if you will go to the Attractions menu of A Visitors Guide to the Dominican Republic's Samana Peninsula you will find Playa Rincon listed. Click on that sub-menu and you will get a good description of the beach including a picture of the beach road intersection in the village of Rincon. Both intersections are marked so you should not miss them.
"...selling illegally on the beach"...???????? If they are selling illegally, then EVERY vendor on a beach or street in the DR is illegal. They've been there for years and I highly doubt they are "illegal." BTW, the last two of the little stands nearest the Cana Frio (cold stream) have the best food.

Well, of course I never checked their permits.. but if they bury the food and implements in a box about 50 m away from the tent, marked only with a stick and look around suspiciously they are not operating a legit business..

Thanks for the link towards the signs, I did have to keep my eyes peeled the first time I went there by myself.. btw I've had good food at both stands..

Andy B · #16 10-16-2006, 07:45 AM

"...but if they bury the food and implements in a box about 50 m away from the tent, marked only with a stick and look around..."

As their food stands don't have a secure place to leave these things at the end of the day, I suspect they hide them at the beach rather than have to carry the items back to the village, a mile and a half up the hill.

MerengueDutchie · #17 10-17-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy B

"...but if they bury the food and implements in a box about 50 m away from the tent, marked only with a stick and look around..."

As their food stands don't have a secure place to leave these things at the end of the day, I suspect they hide them at the beach rather than have to carry the items back to the village, a mile and a half up the hill.

This was during the day and not at the end or beginning