Samaná's True Cost and Restoration Day

Carlos spends his final days in Samaná getting practical about money, from market prices to rents, and joins the town as it prepares for Restoration Day. He reflects on a quiet power-grid protest and the balance between the tourism boom and daily life. ☕ 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 14 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Samaná, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Samaná Boardwalk, Whale Museum of Samana / Nature Center, Ysapau Cafe, Samaná Market, El Progreso, Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar, Samaná Bay. Covered: Samaná town costs, Power grid and blackouts, Restoration Day, Coastal road trip, Local seafood, Expat banking and residency next steps. Chapters:00:00 Seaside cafe morning01:04 Ysapau Cafe03:14 El Progreso06:03 Santa Bahía Kitchen & Bar07:07 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Samaná #DominicanRepublic #SamanáTravel #RestorationDay #DiaDeLaRestauracion #SamanáTown #OffSeasonTravel #CaribbeanLife #SamanáMalecón #PescadoConCoco #DominicanFood #AffordableTravel #IslandLife #PowerGrid #LocalCulture #SamanáBay #WhaleSanctuary #DominicanRepublicTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/