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Samaná

Dominican Republic travel guide

What to see in Samaná

A green peninsula of waterfalls and unspoilt beaches, where the whales arrive in winter.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from December to May
Photo: Danu Widjajanto · CC BY-SA 4.0

Samaná highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Humpback whales

    From January to March, in Samaná Bay.

  2. El Limón Waterfall

    A waterfall in the jungle, reached on horseback or on foot.

  3. Cayo Levantado

    An islet with a beach in the bay.

  4. Los Haitises

    A national park of mangroves and karst hills, explored by boat.

  5. Playa Rincón

    One of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Day trips from Samaná

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Samaná

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Samaná are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to November

    Hurricane season

    Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.

    What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the local comedor. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Dominican Republic guide.

Frequently asked questions about Samaná

What to see in Samaná?

Humpback whales, El Limón Waterfall, Cayo Levantado, Los Haitises and Playa Rincón.

What to see in Samaná in one day?

Don’t miss Humpback whales, El Limón Waterfall, Cayo Levantado, Los Haitises and Playa Rincón. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Samaná?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Samaná are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

What day trips can you take from Samaná?

Whale watching and Los Haitises.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.