On Samaná peninsula, in the northeast of the Dominican Republic, live the descendants of freed African American slaves. The original group of about thirty-four families arrived in 1824 when the ...

The Samaná Peninsula in particular is home to stunning beaches, a bevy of natural beauty and plenty of wildlife. While several birds and reptiles are native to the area, Samaná Bay is known for ...

Padre Nuestro Cave is located off of the Samaná Peninsula and is a place where divers can explore this unique topography. No experience is necessary for visitors to the Dominican Republic who are ...