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Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic

Samaná, in full Santa Bárbara de Samaná, is a town and municipality in northeastern Dominican Republic and the capital of Samaná Province. It is on the northern coast of Samaná Bay.

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Why go

  • Place in Samaná, Dominican Republic.
  • Served by Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS).

History

Samaná, in full Santa Bárbara de Samaná, is a town and municipality in northeastern Dominican Republic and the capital of Samaná Province. It is on the northern coast of Samaná Bay. The town is an important tourism destination and the main center for whale-watching tours in the Caribbean region.

Airports

Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) 16 km to the centre
Samana, 20, DO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Air Canada, Aereonautica militare, Air Transat, JetBlue Airways…) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Montreal, Toronto, New York, San Juan (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 4 direct destinations
  • Air Canada AC (A319, A320) · 2 routes: Montreal, Toronto
  • Aereonautica militare JY (EM2) · 1 route: San Juan
  • Air Transat TS (737-800) · 1 route: Montreal*
  • JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
  • WestJet WS (737-700) · 1 route: Toronto

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Cotui Angelina Airport 47 km to the centre
Cotui Angelina, 24, DO
Outdoor
Arroyo Barril Airport 48 km to the centre
Arroyo Barril, 20, DO
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic
Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AZS has direct flights to 4 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Montreal, Toronto, New York, San Juan).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.