Santa Bárbara de Samaná
Santa Bárbara de Samaná (Malecón)
The provincial capital on the north shore of Samaná Bay, with a seafront promenade, the “Endless Bridge” leading out to small islands, and an old church built by African American immigrants.
Samaná town is the departure point for whale-watching trips and boats to Cayo Levantado. The Malecón seafront promenade stretches along the bay, lined with restaurants and souvenir stalls. To the east, a series of walking bridges connects small islands such as Cayo Vigía, known as the “Bridge to Nowhere”, where you can stroll and take in panoramic views of the bay. In town, La Churcha (St. Peter's Evangelical Church) was founded by free Black Americans who settled here in the 19th century, and their descendants still speak English today. The whale museum is also in town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Samaná Bay Whale Watching
- Cayo Levantado
- Playa El Valle
- Playa Rincón
- El Limón Waterfall
- Las Galeras
- Boca del Diablo
- Playa Madama