We Can't Believe This! Europe in the Dominican Republic? 😲 Las Terrenas Samana | Travel Guide 2022
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- čas přidán 18. 06. 2024
- In this video we're exploring the town of Las Terrenas, Samana, the Dominican Republic.
In the last video we visited some of the best beaches in Las Terrenas but in this video we're checking out the actual town. Las Terrenas is very different from Cabarete and has a very European (French and Italian) vibe.
We walk around the boardwalk and waterfront area, then head into town a bit where we check on some complexes and shops. We stop at Puerto Plaza, one of the main eating and shopping areas in town which happen to look like two cruise ships. We stop for lunch at Creperie Les Blonds.
We try to do some boutique shopping as Las Terrenas has so many cute shops but unfortunately most are closed because it's a Sunday.
We lastly walk further east along the water where we stop at a restaurant right on the water to have an Aperol Spritz cocktail.
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0:00 Welcome to the Town of Las Terrenas
1:20 Shops & Restaurants
2:29 Puerto Plaza
3:27 Lunch Time
5:00 The Italian Market + Food
6:21 This Town is Amazing
7:49 Walking the Beach
8:44 Happy Hour
10:14 So many Fishing Boats
11:27 Wrap Up
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Las Terrenas is incredible! 🥰 Thanks so much for watching everyone! Hit that like button and Subscribe for more 👍 You can watch our full Dominican Republic Series here 👉 bit.ly/2ZYgPEG Stay Delightful! ✌- Anna & Trevor
Great video thank you for sharing, can you please visit Bahia de las Águilas in perdenales 🇩🇴❤️ the beaches are stunning 🤩 😍🙏👍
thank you for this video!! would you recommend renting a car?
Oh man, walking along the boardwalk and through some of the town with the boutiques and patios looks so amazing. Then I turn my head and look out my window to a foot of snow on the ground in Toronto...nooooo. Thanks for bringing Las Terrenas to us in wintry Canada :)
Funny thing is Dominicans flying north just to play in the snow is a frequent bucket list item. It doesn't ever snow in the DR.
It is amazing to explore my country through your eyes. I was born in Santiago and came to USA in my teenage years. Thank you for your videos, they are amazing.
Thank you. As you can probably tell, we are having an absolute blast exploring the DR 😀- Trevor
I'm Dominican Living in Florida US. I just want to say thank you!
Thanks so much for watching - Anna
Awesome!!! Las terrenas used to be one of my favorite places. It’s crazy to see how much is grown over the years. Europeans started visiting Samana in the 80s BTW. The French are the ones who actually started migrating to this area and had the vision of recreating a little bit a France in Las Terrenas. Then the Italians followed, although they already had a huge presence in the southeast (Bayahibe, Juan Dolio, etc). Germans and British started migrating to Cabarete in the late 90s. And now is the Russians. For some reason, they are moving to the DR by the hundreds. 😂
The Russians seem to be all in Punta Cana. It’s so interesting to see how different countries ‘take over’ certain areas - Trevor
I don't like this to be honest , I have my reason why I don't like it
@@resistancelucayanmayo I like it.
Yeah, there’s definitely a huge Slavic community in Bávaro/Punta Cana. Some of them can also be found in Santo Domingo.
I have a feeling you’re going to the mountainous area, my town Jarabacoa/ Constanza area . You’ll love the cool weather there
Beautiful video of Las Terrenas! By reading all the comments, I can tell you now have many Dominican followers (myself included).
Thank you for showing the world the best of our country! 🇩🇴❤🇨🇦
Def more watching but mostly Americans and Canadians 😀 - Anna
Me ah gustado muchisimo el vídeo. Las terrena es uno de esos lugares para soñar.
sooooo nice of you guys to show Las Terrenas in DOMINICAN REPUBLIC it looks amazing can't wait to visit there!
Las Terrenas y a beautiful town…glad you enjoyed your stay there. I noticed that your channel grew a lot since you’ve been in the DR. 🙏🏼🍀💕
Such a great town! I think people are excited to see us back 'on the road'... being in a beautiful country helps as well. Let's go 100k! - Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers good luck and enjoy the rest of your stay in my beautiful home country. Absolutely Trevor, may you achieve the 100k while you both are still in the DR and I wish you millions more subscribers and views! Blessings to you both 🙏🏼🍀
I love when people come to my country and
Fall in love with it. Being in-love is the most beautiful place to be and It’s the reason why so many people have connected with your videos. We can sense your admiration and appreciation for our beaches and natural habitats. You are more than welcome to permanently move in. 😃 or come back every time you want. The country is not perfect but we sure appreciate the love. 🥰
Thank you for being so welcoming Juana 😀- Trevor
yo soy cubano y me enamore de las terrenas pero los extranjeros con negocios ahi son unos ladrones. le pagan a los haitianos una miseria
Las Terrenas, my dream retirement town in Quisqueya La Bella, can't wait to go back.
Thanks for bring to the world the beautiful Quisqueya
Fell in love with Las Terrenas when I first visited 10 years ago.. Went back and bought a vacation home last year. Good video guys, keep up the good work.
Looking too move there soon, Any tip for me? Are you renting the vacation home when you are in the states?
I've found your videos about a month ago and I've been watching how much you like my country🥰 I especially like that you are showing that there is more of the Dominican Republic than Punta Cana. I'm going to guess that your next destinations is our mountains towns Jarabacoa, Constanza and trust me you are not going to be disappointed.😉It's true Dominican Republic has it all! I hope you keep having a wonderful stay in here. If you can try to go to the south of the country. Thank you for your wonderful videos!!!😊😊
There's so much more than PC right? The north coast is by far our favourite so far. Can't wait to show you what's next! 😀- Trevor
We visited the Dominican Republic twice. We’ve been to Punta Cana and Samana. It’s time to go back and I think Las Terrenas looks like the place!
Woooo soy de las terrenas samana y me salio esto hablando de mi pueblo en ingle que Jevi
You guys are amazing
& don’t forget that the deep southwest of the Dominican Republic, is geographically removed from the country’s primary tourist destinations - but those who get closer will find that remoteness has its perks: the most biodiverse reserve and parks in the country, surfing beaches drawing athletes in search of their next break, fresh water cascades turned natural recreational swimming parks, birding havens tucked amid mountain ranges, and plantations producing some of the country’s finest coffee.⬇️
1. Bani,Dunas desert the only desert in the Caribean
2.azua,playa blanca,ocoa bay
3.Barahona,Los patos and San Rafael
4.Pedernale,Bahía De las Águilas
We so hope we can make it there at some point Francis. It sounds amazing - Anna
Incredible place! This was probably the best place that we stayed overall on the island.
Another little history of Samaná. After the US Civil War a great number of African Americans moved to Samaná where they started a new life. They're locally called "Cocolos" so don't be surprised if you meet a black Dominican with an English last name.
oh yes there is no white people
Cocolos were African slaves and they came to DR from the English colonies in the Caribbean and not from the US. The majority of them lives in San Pedro De Macoris. Some of them speak English and maintain their African culture like the food and dance.
Yes. Samaná and San Pedro de Macorís. Moore, Griffin, Rodney, Rogers, Kelly, Carty, Pemberton. Among others.
Great video of las Terrenas. We are going in 3 weeks. For stopping in my hometown in Inoa San Jose de las Matas then to las terrenas. You guys are more than welcomed to my town
Hello Trevor and Anna,
Loved this video of the town, with its European accent. The crepe and Croque Monsieur looked delicious as well as the cappuccino.Mmmm. You are both so tanned you resemble the native population. Soo glad you are enjoying your winter season. Nova Scotia has been sporting temps around -22 C these past few days and nights. So we live vicariously thru your balmy travels. Thank You so much.☺️
Yikes that’s really cold 🥶 for NS especially. We so don’t miss that and we hope it warms up for you soon Jean - Anna
Oh my goodness lm suffering watching this videos I was born on the south of dr and our house is like a five minutes walk l really miss my town the sun rise and sun set is the most beautiful thing ever I can’t wait to travel to enjoy this wonderful scene and visit my mom thanks for sharing your videos
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You are doing great job, I hope the dominicans preciate what you doing for the country.
Loving yours videos guys!! I'm glad that you're enjoying my beatiful country!!
All your video is absolutely 100% well done
The best CZcams worldwide.god bls both of you
Thanks you such much for showing my country to the world.🙏.
Beautiful! I want to snowbird here🤗
You should try mountains also. DR is more than beaches. Go and take a look at Constanza, Valle Nuevo, and Jarabacoa.
Yess!!!!
Constanza is where you going next? Only town in the whole Caribbean where temperatures could go down to zero degrees. Is that the place where you guys are heading now??????? Constanza is a paradise and it does not look like the rest of DR.
Casi 100% seguro de que irán a Constanza.
It was -3 Celsius in Valle Nuevo National Park early Sunday morning.
I've loved each of your videos. This one's a beautiful knockout! And I'm totally intrigued about your next videolocation.
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Love the video! I have been researching this place for a visit and you just confirmed it for me! Until then still living vicariously through you!
LT is an absolute must if you're coming to the DR. It's perfection Terri 🤗- Anna
You guys did such a good job on this video. I want to visit Las Terranas now!
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Breathtaking place!
HI ANNA AND TREVOR 🌷ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 👍THANK YOU FOR SHARING WITH US THOSE AMAZING RESTAURANTS ITALIAN AND AMAZING ITALIANS FOOD IN LAS TERRENAS 🌴🌴
Nice tour. Nice video. Thanks and take care.
Marking this on my list of must visit! I want to be there now!
Wow guys...love your videos. Totally different perspective on DR
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Hi guys thanks for sharing your day by day in the DR, Samana is just Beautiful.
So beautiful! - Anna
Really cool video guys, I never been to LT myself but many of my relative spend winter there and just love it and highly recommend visiting, it is for sure my next destination ! Thanks for the video
You two are both so awesome! Thank you for another wonderful video!
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Thanks for sharing and have a great day or 🌃.
I love ur videos, u are amazing thank for showing us those gorgeous places in DR🇩🇴
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The building in the shape of a cruise ship is incredible. You two find the best places. Congratulations on growing your channel so much. Come on 100k
It’s such a cool building right!? 😀 let’s go 100k - Trevor
This is a terrific video and captures LT very well in under 15 mins. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
what a beautiful country 😍😍🇩🇴🇩🇴
Another great video. Love them all. Thanks for taking us along.😎
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Fabulous! Great video. A lot of info.
Thank you so much for to show the best to my my country love u guys
Awesome video!!! Definitely want to visit!! Thank you ❤️🙏
It’s amazing here! 😀 - Trevor
Besides DR being beautiful, those cruise ships buildings are so cool! How fun to find some international flair. Thanks for sharing your adventures in the DR, it inspired our friends to head down there now and they are loving it 💞 Debbie and Stijn
We so luv hearing that. Where are you friends heading in the DR? 🤗- Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers They are in Punta Cana, they tagged you on Instagram, thanking you for your videos 😊
GREAT VLOG!
I loved the European restaurants (😋) when I travelled to DR and to Venezuela and parts of South America. Stay safe, happy and healthy Anna and Trevor. XoXo
I lived in the DR from 97-99 and LT was my Paradise with European influence and little development. We moved back 2015- 2016 and it had exploded. Such a jewel! 25% European population now! This is my heaven on earth. Will eventually be back!
Those cruise-ship buildings are awesome. We always love when people put some fun character into a structure. It almost reminds us of the Wisconsin Dells hahaha! 😂
Loved this 😍what a fabulous town and great video. You definitely need to go back there Anna, I need you to take me into those cute little boutiques! 💕😁
It’s funny,i am Dominican but i live in usa and all times i am watching your guys to find places to visit lol
There's a lot of Canadians, French, Italian, Hatians, Dominicans and a few Americans who also live in Las Terrenas. There's a french school, amazing bilingual doctors, great food options from Mexican, Indian, Italian, French and Asian food and grocery stores. Usually only the people who live in that side know of Las Terrenas but it's getting popular now. A lot of European/Canadians are buying investment properties or just buying a property to move. The housing market is brutal there.
Anna and Trevor I am so happy to watch another great episode of Las Terrenas. The food looks really good and I notice at @8.47 when Anna lifted her aperol spritz behind the beach background, there is a rainbow above her orange. Speaking of shopping, you should also consider buying some Larimar stone jewelry. This rare stone in only found in the DR and it is good to give as gift. Don't pay tourist price for jewelry as you can work with them on lowering the prices.
Good catch on the 🌈 we wondered if anyone would spot that 😀 - Anna
Nice intro to Las Terrenas. Thanks!
We will be there soon, can’t wait! My guest is you’re going to Jarabacoa next.
Always enjoy your videos, and as an Ontarian coming to Las Terrenas in 5 days, it was great to see what you thought! I think Cabarete is great too (love all the restaurants right on the beach) but LT maybe has a bit more to offer?…. And Samana province has so many wonderful things to do. Looking forward to your return, and to see if maybe you stay a while next time ☺️ BTW, I feel you have the best travel videos out there… great info, fun and relaxed delivery, and you make me want to visit everywhere you go! Cheers!
Wow that means the world to us Krista. Especially given there are so many great travel channels out there. Thank you 🤗 we will be back to LT for sure. Already planning it - Anna
Nuestros visitantes, en República Dominicana, no son turistas, simplemente son hermanos que regresaron a casa de vacaciones, por eso les recibimos con los brazos abiertos siempre!!
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What a beautiful place 😯🙆🏾
Loved your video again this week. I became a little hooked on looking at more info about this area as it is beautiful. It has been gaining popularity and especially in 2021 has had a lot of growth with new construction of condos/villas etc. Lots of opportunity in the buy/sell and rent area as more people making changes to their lifestyle due to the last two years. I think many have guessed that you are going inwards to a mountain area and probably exploring some waterfall/spring areas? Will have to wait to see. Interesting to see how you compare the two places; so many factors to consider that will be different for many people.
It’s such a fantastic area Rosie 😀 we can’t wait for you to see our next video. - Anna
I had no idea that there was such a delightful injection of European drink and food in the DR. (That Italian market/store looked insane!) Las Terrenas is really an eye opener for me!
Been married to a Dominican woman for 24 years so we are always in the DR, the last 4 years we spend the entire month of January in Las Terranes, great town, many restaurants of all price ranges
Wow and she never cheated? Dominican woman aren’t faithful
Nice! I love it 😍
Another great video! The drinks look delicious! Yesssss I hope you get back to Europe some day soon!!! I love 🇫🇷!! Greetings from back home in Nova Scotia!
Hi Janice.. we hope things are going great back home in NS 🤗- Anna
Just finish watching this video love las terenas never been their nd im dominican 😂 but now that i saw this video thanx to u guys on my next trip ill have to visit this place
Absolutely beautiful. Last time I was there at the Terrenas they were building that ship building. I am.for sure going to it Las Terrenas this summer when I go home. Thank you for showing the world the beauty of my beautiful Dominican 🇩🇴 Republic. Hugs from NYC
When was that? Just curious - Anna
Thanks for visiting my wonderful Country.
I love Las Terrenas; its so cosmopolitan. When I win the lottery I will be buying a huge house there, I swear!
Have fun guys
When you win that lottery we’d be happy to house sit! 😉- Anna
Ontarians here ! Husband and i drove to Las Terrenas from Cabarete! Not much difference except the beaches are calmer and nicer ! Going into town is a chaos. Other than fruit and some veggies food is more expensive than in Ontario! Actually most things are ! Honestly dont know how the low income Domenican survive here . Beautiful island and beautiful people that is whats keeps us coming back😊
Enjoying this journey so very much 😊
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Great video 👍❤
Thanks for another great video. Greetings from Ottawa 🇨🇦. The airport El Catay serves mostly Canadian and European cities....one American...Charlotte AA.
Very nice Bahia Resort El Portillo but I recommend you stay in the 'town' and find an Air BnB....lots to be found. Try to stay in the center close to the two large grocery stores. There is a good liqour store just east of the graveyard with good prices....which seem to be regulated.
I highly recommend Las Terrenas
Thanks for the tip on the liqour store hehe - Trevor
Oui charmant! Looks fantastic food and ambiance as much as the sea😃Me it is official my first trip had been canceled but I am finally going Punta Cana in February in a few little weeks! Thanks for the nice infos on DR!!!👍☺️😃🌊🌊🌞🌴🌞🦜🦩💙🙋🏻♀️
You're going to luv PC. It's such a nice area. There's some great restaurants there as well 😀- Trevor
Is it me or you two really smile a lot more in warm weather? The cold weather will be here when you get back. Binge watching your Dominican series. Good stuff. 🙌
Hope you're doing great Michael 🤗- Anna
God bless you and your family
Muy bien. Gracias por compartir
Sean siempre bienvenidos ♥️🇩🇴
Waaooo guys you don't imagine how much we enjoy your videos I think that more than you guys 🤗😝.. I really love your videos keeping going.,( the best for you guys )
Thank you 🥰
Once again an amazing video. I hope I am guessing correctly. You are next going to JARABACOA. Its a mountain and the weather is quite chilly for Dominicans. For you it won't be, you are used to colder weather. Hope you like it. I can't wait for your videos :)
Es muy lindo samana las terrenas eran mis fines de semana favoritos❤❤❤❤❤💫💫💫
Great video. As a Dominican I can say this is my favorite town in the country!
It just might be our favourite town as well 🤗 - Anna
Enjoyed it once more. Looking forward to your next adventure.
The next video is going to be a fun one! 😀- Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers They are all fun !
House of the Campus and altos de chavon, they are very beautiful.
Amazing!!!🏝🏄♂️☀️🌏🌊
I'm not a historian but the first time I visited Las Terrenas was in 1991. Las Terrenas grew faster because of El Portillo. Basically a community of Canadians, French and Spanish started visiting, some who where pilots that had their cabins next to the ocean, next to what now is Bahia Principe El Portillo. The creation of Portillo Airport gave access to those that could travel by air ( Similar on how Punta Cana started with Frank Rainiery ) The roads where practically none existing.. It has grown slowly with time ( Compare to Punta Cana ) but the visitors now are way different than back then. The airport closed because of ..... not good practice and use.
Hope you have fun in Jarabacoa.
Thanks for the great info RID - Trevor
I have to Google the history of Puerto Plata and Punta Cana. I remember the island was not quite developed during the 70's. It is true that the DR has made major investment in the 90's and 2000's to open all these resorts to attract visitors from Europe and Latin Americas. It is You Tuber like Delightful Travellers (Anna & Trevor), Jumping Places (Chris & Carol), that open up all these fascinating places for us to experience.
vengan a Bayahibe!! un pequeño pueblo pesquero con unas playas hermosas, sin olvidar Saona! Saludos y excelente trabajo
Gracias, siempre hablan tan bonito de mi Isla! Ustedes aman esta Isla! Se nota en sus rostros, bienvenidos!!!
Gracias amigo - Trevor
Las Terrenas and samana in general is an awesome vibe.
I love Las Terrenas … my favorite place in DR 🤙🏼😁👍🏼
Guys im loving all your videos... you are going to Jarabacoa.... for sure... I'm in Albany and it's amazing to see my country and all the places I've been before thru your eyes.
Where’s that? 😉 shhh 🤫- Anna
@@DelightfulTravellers is at the mountains of LA Vega about 2 or 3 hours from cabarete... the weather in Jarabacoa is like spring here.. from 50 to 55 f.. a lot of rivers and mountains sport there.. its pretty nice.
Muchas gracias mi amigo por estar en mi pais República Dominicana bendiciones para los dos
Looks like an amazing place. You mentioned that there aren't many Canadians there. In anticipation of your video I stumbled across a YT post last night from a Canadian named Kash who owns a real estate company there in LT and he posted from a Canadian owned bar on the beach at Playa Bonita named "One Love" that apparently is frequented by ex-pats. Maybe you can visit on your next trip!
Exactly - been watching some of his videos. You get an excellent view of the area, as on one vid he takes you on a drive thru the whole town area down to the end and pointed out that ship mall/hotel as well as many other spots. He also just gives great info aside from his realtor business. Tucked back in the Bonita beach area are some very exclusive properties. Anyway I did get hook on watching as it was -20 to -30 C here for the last week with nowhere to go
Hi guys. We like your videos of our country. Thank you 👍👍. We recommend the croissants from La Paneria Italian bakery located in Puerto Plaza and the pizzas from Coco Pizza. Don't stop going through Portillo. Everything is beautiful in Las Terrenas
We didn’t try Coco’s but Industry Pizza was top notch 👌- Trevor
You're very welcome to my country. A new follower
So interesting! Beautiful coastline there. Interesting about the European influence.
My father was the first foreigner to build a beach house in Las Terrenas in 1977 near where Punta Popy is. There were many Europeans visiting even then even though there was no electricity. My father was A Dane Bowen Jr. from Texas and he was Economics Officer at the U.S. Embassy at the time. He is mentioned in the Wiki entry for the town. I was 12 years old when we went over the Samana mountain on quite an adventure and rolled into the sleepy fishing village of Las Terrenas. The roads were not paved and electricity did not come to the village until many many years later. Our beach house which was built by my brothers and father, used rain water to flush toilets and shower and we had a small generator to use for a short period at night.
Wow, excelent comment
Thank you guys for choosing the Dominican Republic as your winter destination getaway, I started following you last month and I’m loving it 😍
God bless you and keep you safe and healthy
Please try to visit el Castillo la Isabela where are located Christopher Columbus museum
Or if you have had already been there please let me know
Thanks for following along Silvia 😀- Trevor
@@DelightfulTravellers 😍
Very nice!