Restoration Day in Samaná: The Malecón Sings

Carlos spends his final day in Samaná on Restoration Day, learning about the town's Afro-Dominican roots, the power grid's stubborn rhythm, and how the malecón turns into a stage for merengue and bachata. A goodbye to the peninsula, one last swim, and a look ahead to Santo Domingo. ☕ 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 16 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Samaná malecón, Ysapau Cafe, La Churcha, Letrero de Samaná, Cayo Levantado, Bamboula, El Limón. Covered: Restoration Day celebrations, Samaná malecón festival, local food and costs, power grid and community resilience, Cayo Levantado boat trip, leaving Samaná, residency appointment in Santo Domingo. Chapters:00:00 Ysapau Cafe01:23 La Churcha02:45 Letrero de Samaná03:47 Cayo Levantado05:29 Bamboula A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #RestorationDay #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáBay #Malecón #Bachata #Merengue #CayoLevantado #PescadoConCoco #DominicanCulture #TravelGuide #IslandLife #CarlosPeñaTravel #DRTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/