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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2026 · 8 MIN

Los Haitises by Boat: Caves, Mangroves, and a Sanctuary

from Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña · host Carlos Peña

Carlos takes a boat trip from Samaná into Los Haitises National Park, exploring karst islets, mangrove tunnels, and Taino petroglyph caves. He also checks out the Sánchez food festival, samples local seafood, and gets practical about costs and the new cruise terminal debate. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Los Haitises National Park, Cueva de la Línea, Cayo Levantado, Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center, Ysapau Cafe, Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar, Samaná Boardwalk. Covered: Los Haitises boat trip, Caves and petroglyphs, Cayo Levantado day trip, Samaná Bay ecosystem, Sánchez food festival, Cruise terminal controversy. Chapters:00:00 Cayo Levantado01:32 Los Haitises National Park03:18 Riverside05:00 Ysapau Cafe05:55 City rain06:56 Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #LosHaitises #CayoLevantado #BacardiIsland #TainoCaves #WhaleMuseum #SamanáBay #DominicanRepublic #DRTravel #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáGuide #PescadoConCoco #Amber #SánchezFestival #RainySeason #SustainableTravel #PuertoDuarte https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

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