Samaná Bay
Samaná Bay is a bay in the eastern Dominican Republic. The Yuna River flows into Samaná Bay, and it is located south of the town of Samaná and the Samaná Peninsula.
Wildlife
Among its features are protected islands that serve as nesting sites for pelicans and frigatebirds, caves with Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs, and mangrove-lined river tributaries. It is a significant breeding site for the humpback whale in the Caribbean;[1] the breeding season attracts many whale-watchers.
Geography
Samaná Bay lies along the boundary between the
Landmarks
Adjoining the bay is Los Haitises National Park, which is popular with national and international ecotourist visitors. Samaná Bay also has 4-star hotels.
Contained within Samana Bay is the island of Cayo Levantado also known as Bacardi Island.[3]
History
The
References
- ^ McCann, Jennifer (1994). Incorporating Local Community Attitudes, Beliefs and Values, Into Coastal Zone Management Solutions: A Case Study Samana Bay, Dominican Republic (Thesis). University of Rhode Island. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ISBN 0-8137-2322-1. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
- ^ "Visit Bacardi Island Dominican Republic". Thomas Cook. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ISBN 978-0-674-92276-1. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
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