In a nutshellAn excursion to discover some of the historical places of the Samaná peninsula to learn more about the past and future of this part of the Dominican Republic.

Main stops

Sightseeing tour of the coast
La Churcha
Sanchez
Guided stroll in the city centre
Free time for shopping

The programme

We leave the port by coach accompanied by our guide who will point out the main sights along the way and embark on a sightseeing tour of the western coast of Samaná, capital city of the province.
We stop off first at La Churcha for a visit from the outside and to take a few pictures. The church dates back to 1860 and truly deserves a visit due to its extraordinary history: it was originally built in England but was taken apart piece by piece and rebuilt in Samaná.
We then continue on to the Sanchez, one of the main centres of economic, political and social development in the country during the early 20th century.
The town started growing in 1884 when the railway connecting Sanchez inland started attracting a few important investors and some rich Dominican families built spectacular Victorian homes here.
We enjoy a stroll through the centre and let ourselves be enchanted by the unique contrast between amazing historic homes and picturesque wooden houses.
After our walk, we have some free time to wander around the crafts market before heading back to the port.

Good to know

We recommend that you book early because only a limited number of places are available.
The means of transport may not be air conditioned.