Beach
Walk the length of Cosón
West of the centre, Cosón offers a long ribbon of sand edged with coconut palms. Come for the open space and coastal scenery, pause to watch the waves, and continue only as far as you feel like.
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The shoreline of Las Terrenas.
Dominican Republic · Samaná Peninsula
Las Terrenas
Open beaches, with a town to come home to.
In Las Terrenas, days move between coconut palms, café terraces and lively streets. On Samaná’s Atlantic coast, this seaside town brings together time on the water, everyday encounters and trips into the green hills beyond.
The feel of the place
Everyday life
within reach of the sea
Las Terrenas is as much about daily rituals as it is about beaches. Walk beside the water, find a café worth returning to and let lunch last a little longer. The busy centre, internationally influenced restaurants and the shores of Bonita or Cosón offer different ways to settle in. Choose the convenience of nearby terraces or quieter stretches facing the Atlantic, then give yourself time to discover the neighbourhood around you.
Samaná’s green hills remain part of the scene behind the coast. One morning might start on the sand, while another leads towards El Limón’s trails on an excursion outside town. For a longer stay, explore the centre and the different beach areas separately before choosing the atmosphere that suits you.
A place on the map
Samaná’s Atlantic shoreline
Las Terrenas sits on the northern shore of the Samaná Peninsula. Cosón and Bonita lie towards the west, while Punta Popy continues the waterfront eastwards. Santa Bárbara de Samaná faces the bay on the other side of the hills. Las Galeras lies farther towards the peninsula’s eastern tip: these are separate destinations to explore on dedicated outings.
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Province
- Samaná
- Setting
- Cosmopolitan coastal town
Experiences here and nearby
Make room for what you love.
A few ideas to discover the area at your own pace. Excursions are identified when they take place outside the destination.
Waterfront
Return to the town beach
Las Terrenas beach follows part of the town’s waterfront, keeping cafés and restaurants close at hand. It is an easy way to combine everyday street life with time on the sand, without planning a separate excursion.
Explore the activity ↗Sport
Find your session on the water
Surfing, kitesurfing and paddleboarding are among the activities offered around Las Terrenas. Speak with a local school to choose an area that matches your experience and the wind and sea conditions on the day you visit.
Explore the activity ↗Food
Dine with a world of influences
Las Terrenas brings Dominican flavours together with international cooking. Explore the centre and waterfront restaurants, choose a terrace that appeals to you and make dinner another chance to discover the town rather than a hurried stop.
Explore the activity ↗Excursion
Follow the trail to El Limón
Set aside an excursion into the peninsula’s interior for El Limón waterfall. The route passes through tropical scenery on natural ground; a local guide can help match the walk to your ability and the conditions underfoot.
Explore the activity ↗Beaches
Change the scenery at Bonita
Playa Bonita offers another way to spend a coastal day from Las Terrenas. Come to explore a different curve of shoreline and enjoy being outdoors; swimming and surfing conditions should be checked locally before entering the water.
Explore the activity ↗Activities and facilities have their own access, booking and pricing terms. Excursions depend on weather, season and other conditions. Check arrangements with your chosen venue.
Find your own pace
A day of beaches and terraces
Take a walk, linger over lunch, then enjoy the rhythm of the coast towards evening.
Morning
Sand before the bustle
Start with a walk beside the water.
Afternoon
A different stretch of coast
Explore Bonita or Cosón at your own pace.
Evening
A table worth returning to
Let dinner become part of the day’s discoveries.
Before you discover Las Terrenas
Are Las Terrenas and Samaná the same place?
Las Terrenas is a town in Samaná province on the Atlantic coast. Santa Bárbara de Samaná is a different town facing Samaná Bay.
Is El Limón waterfall in town?
No. Visiting involves an excursion into the peninsula, a journey to a trailhead and a route on natural paths.
Does buying a property include access to every facility?
Access rights depend on the property, residence and venues. Golf, clubs, excursions and other services are not automatically included. Check the terms for each project.
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Our selection in Las Terrenas
Find the projects and resales currently published in our catalogue for this destination.
Sources and photo credits
Information checked in September 2026. Visit the venues’ own websites when planning your stay.
- Tourism Board — Las Terrenas
- DGCINE — Beach and town centre life
- Tourism Board — Playa Cosón
- Tourism Board — Salto El Limón
- Wikimedia / Wikidata — geographic reference for Las Terrenas
- Photograph · The shoreline of Las Terrenas. — Captain-tucker · CC BY-SA 3.0 · 2009-02-23. Framing adapted to the layout.
- Photograph · A shopping street in Las Terrenas. — UR3IRS · CC BY-SA 3.0 · 2011-12-05. Framing adapted to the layout.
- Map data: Natural Earth, public domain.