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When Will Samaná Finally Get More Direct Flights? Be careful what you wish for

Why does Samaná still have so few direct flights? Discover the economics behind airline routes, signs of growing connectivity, and why sustainable development is essential to protecting the region’s future.

14 min • 13/10/2026

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What's at Stake in Samaná Bay

Samaná Bay is one of the most important humpback whale breeding and nursery areas in the Caribbean.

2 min • 11/12/2025

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Cruisezillas in Paradise: The Environmental Reckoning of Samaná's New Cruise Terminal

As the Dominican Republic prepares to open a new cruise terminal in Samaná Bay, the project deserves more than a discussion about passenger numbers and port revenues.

5 min • 05/06/2025

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Samaná Is Under Threat — and This Is How We Protect It Together

This is not simply another investment message.

2 min • 02/06/2025

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The History of Samaná: Where Freedom Anchored and Empires Dreamed

Long before it became a haven for eco-tourists and whale watchers, the Samaná Peninsula was something else entirely — a place where history collided, cultures converged, and liberty found an unlikely refuge. This is the story of a land once seen as an island, coveted by empires, and shaped by the dreams of freedom seekers.

7 min • 12/05/2025

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Samaná Officially Declared an Ecotourism Province!

On December 5, 2024, the Senate of the Dominican Republic approved in second reading a legislative initiative declaring Samaná an Ecotourism Province.

3 min • 10/12/2024

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Why Hurricanes Aren’t All Bad

Hurricane season can sound alarming, particularly to people unfamiliar with life in the Caribbean.

3 min • 29/07/2024

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Samaná to Become a Caribbean Cruise Hub!

The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, initiated the transformation of the Duarte Port in Arroyo Barril into a major tourist and commercial terminal.

2 min • 11/03/2024

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The Caribbean’s hidden gem is becoming impossible to ignore

3 min • 02/01/2024