Restoration Day Dawns Over Samaná Bay

Carlos spends his final day in Samaná on Restoration Day, watching the malecón come alive with flags, music, and community spirit. He reflects on the town's history, the cost of living, and the power grid protests, then closes the Samaná chapter with a promise to return. ☕ 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 15 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Samaná malecón, Ysapau Cafe, Letrero de Samaná, Whale Museum, Caray! Coffee, HOSTAL MARINA SAMANÁ, Cayo Levantado, La Churcha. Covered: Restoration Day history, Samaná culture and community, Cost of living in Samaná, Power grid and blackouts, Local food and drinks, Leaving Samaná. Chapters:00:00 Ysapau Cafe00:45 Festival stage02:01 Bamboula04:15 Letrero de Samaná05:29 Los Haitises06:34 HOSTAL MARINA SAMANÁ07:39 Fireworks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #RestorationDay #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #SamanáMalecón #DominicanHistory #TravelDominicanRepublic #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáFood #DominicanCulture #DominicanMusic #Bachata #Merengue #PowerGrid #CostOfLiving #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanAdventure #SamanáBay #RestorationWar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/