Category: Hiking Dominican Republic

Maja’s birthday hike to the Mogote Mountain in Jarabacoa

My friend Maja and I began hiking two years ago in the Dominican Republic, with the Mogote trail as our first route in the region. Guillermo, Larissa, and Georgina joined us for a six-hour ascent and descent, each involving roughly 950 meters of elevation… Continue Reading “Maja’s birthday hike to the Mogote Mountain in Jarabacoa”

A Day in Nature: Happy Hiker Group’s Journey in Bonao

The Happy Hiker group enjoyed its first outing to Bonao, where ten members gathered for a scenic hike. Following a warm welcome from their guide, Warly, they adapted to rainy conditions by choosing a gentler trail along the “El Sonador” River. The day concluded with a traditional Dominican lunch, fostering camaraderie.

Mother’s Day Excursion: A Day of Sun, Sea, Family & Friends

Under cloudy skies, we embarked on a private boat excursion with the Diaz Beracasa family, Jessica, and her boyfriend Benny, to the picturesque beaches of Ermitano 2, Playa Onda, and Ermitano 1. The boat picked us up at Playa Bonita, and after a 40-minute… Continue Reading “Mother’s Day Excursion: A Day of Sun, Sea, Family & Friends”

Beautiful Moments at Samaná’s El Limón Waterfalls

Today, we decided to visit a classic spot in Samaná: The El Limón Waterfalls. Funny enough, I was convinced I’d been there before, but it turns out I hadn’t—probably just seen too many pictures of it! The adventure begins with a choice: a relaxed… Continue Reading “Beautiful Moments at Samaná’s El Limón Waterfalls”

The 7 Beaches hike in Las Galeras

Today, we set out on a delightful 7-beach hike with Exotic Samana, commencing our adventure at La Playita en Las Galeras on the picturesque Peninsula of Samana in the Dominican Republic. Our day was a blend of natural beauty and culinary treats. We started… Continue Reading “The 7 Beaches hike in Las Galeras”

Hike in the hills of Cambita

In 2023, I made the decision to embark on a hiking adventure in the Dominican Republic, aiming to explore the lesser-known gems of the island. With its abundance of mountains, rivers, and pristine beaches, there are countless hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Since… Continue Reading “Hike in the hills of Cambita”

Playa Bonita to Playa Cosón – Morning Walk

Beach walking is my favorite morning activity in Las Terrenas. Sometimes with family, sometimes alone…

Playa Lanza del Norte

Playa Lanza del Norte – Punta las Canas – Playita Honda – Playa Las Canas (back and forth) This morning we continued our “walking project”, with the ultimate and probably illusionary goal to walk around the Samana Peninsula.

Samaná Peninsula Walk

Playa Estillero to Playa Morrón, 2h, 7km My sister-in-law Nicole and I had the idea to walk the Samana Peninsula little by little, eventually covering the entire peninsula. Philippe joined us for the stretch from Playa Estillero to Playa Morrón. Unknown even to Nicole,… Continue Reading “Samaná Peninsula Walk”