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Place in Samaná, Dominican Republic
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Las Galeras is a small village at the far end of the Samaná Peninsula in the Dominican Republic. It's famous for its world class lonely beaches, e.g. Playa Fronton or Playa Rincon. Compared to Las Terrenas, the other major beach destination on the Samaná Peninsula, Las Galeras is a much smaller town, and geared towards a much more low-key kind of tourism. That means it's quieter and more relaxed, but also has fewer services available (in particular, see "Buy" below for important info on getting cash).
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Nice restaurant perched on 15m high cliff with view over the Rincon bay and beautiful sunsets. International cuisine specialized in seafood and fish.
Charming local-style outdoor eatery offering Dominican lunch and pica pollo (fried chicken). Just a bit off the main drag, on the way to La Playita.
One of the cheaper options right in town. Has a barn-like dorm building with twin-bed "rooms" separated by thin walls that don't reach the ceiling, as well as nicer apartment-style rooms in a separate building. The dorm-style rooms can be uncomfortable in hot weather, and you're likely to need the provided mosquito nets, but they'll get the job done for flexible backpackers. Very pleasantly-decorated and well furnished outdoor common area that doubles as a bar in high season, though mosquitoes can be out of control there sometimes. All guests have access to the kitchen as well as hot showers, a rare luxury for lower-end accommodations in these parts. Unusually good WiFi.
By car or motorbike
The road from Samaná town to Las Galeras is easy to follow, with no major junctions that you could think are the main route.
By boat
Signs by the beach in Las Galeras seem to suggest there are sometimes small ferry or water taxi services from the town to other places along the coast, but we weren't able to look further into it.
The motoconchos, the local motorbikedrivers, will take you about anywhere you want. Locals are also offering taxi service with their private cars. Check prices before you hop on.
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