Samana, North Coast Towns, Dominican Republic, Humpback Whales, From,
North Atlantic, African Bamboula, Music
This largest
Dominican Republic town on the peninsula,
Samana, located approximately
150 miles east of Puerto Plata. This small port town overlooks the country's
largest bay, Bahia de Samana. The principal attraction are the boat
excursions that during the months November to March allow visitors to go whale
watching. About ten thousand Humpback whales come to the Bay from the North
Atlantic, to nurse their young and mate each year . Another characteristic of
the area is the african bamboula, this is a style of music
and a dance that originated in africa, it no doubt has mixed with local
constructs to form a very interesting mix. In any case this area is very unique
to this country and when you visit you will discover different attitudes than any
other city in this country. So visit, Samana, North Coast Towns - Dominican Republic often.