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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 8 MIN

Samaná's Last Morning: Rain, Rice, and the Road

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

Carlos spends his final morning in Samaná. A quiet malecón, a coconut-forward breakfast at a local spot, a last look at the bay, and the practical cost of saying goodbye. Plus what the road to Santo Domingo actually costs, and the one thing he forgot to pack. ☕ 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 17 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Hostal Marina Samaná, Ysapau Cafe, Samaná Boardwalk, Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center, Bamboula, Cayo Levantado, Sánchez, La Churcha. Covered: Samaná malecón and town life, Local food and costs, Boat cancellations and weather, Cruise terminal debate, Leaving Samaná. Chapters:00:57 Ysapau Cafe02:09 Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center03:11 Bamboula05:11 Sánchez06:59 Santo Domingo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #CaribbeanTravel #SamanáMalecón #PescadoConCoco #SamanáFood #CayoLevantado #LosHaitises #DominicanHistory #LaChurcha #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanLife #SantoDomingo #RoadTripDR #RainySeasonTravel #OffSeasonTravel #SamanáBay #DominicanCuisine https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/

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