Airport: Samana El Catey International Airport
Airport Tax: The departure tax is around US $20 per person. This is pay at the airport if is not already included on your airline ticket, please verify.
Distance from Airport: 40 minutes to Samana
Tourist Season: December through April
Samana is known as the home of the humpback whale, and is located in the northeastern part of the Dominican Republic. When it comes to the beaches Samana offers tourists warm waters with soft sands, and is a perfect place for adventuring tourists looking to explore the beautiful rainforests in the Dominican Republic.
The population of Samana is 157,000 and was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Tourists to Samana should be sure to check out the Lemon Waterfall, or adventure into some of the caves in the province. The official language of Samana is Spanish however English is widely spoken, and the currency is the Dominican Peso. The electricty in Samana runs at 110 volts, and tourists should be aware that Holy Week, running from April 10-17 is a major holiday in the Dominican Republic.