Dominican Republic · City guides
Samaná
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.
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Currency
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UTC-4
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Type A, B · 110 V - Getting around
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Dominican Republic · Population: 108K · Calling code: +1809
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