The Caribbean covers a large area with many islands. (Click on the pictures to enlarge them.)
The Dominican Republic comprises the eastern part of Hispaniola, the second largest island of the Greater Antilles.
The peninsula in the northeast is called Samaná.
It is a very scenic drive from Sanchez to Las Terrenas along a mountainous road. In Los Puentes (about four miles before you reach Las Terrenas) you leave the tarmac turning off to the West (right at the two-storey "colmado") down a dirt road (4WD required). After 400 yards you will see the gate of our finca "Samanave". Now you want to blow your horn real loud... Click on the image to continue to page 2.