Samaná Peninsula Places

Las Terrenas

Surfing

Surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, and kite surfing are popular in Las Terrenas. Playa Cosón has the best breaks. Playa Bonita is another popular spot, because, as on Cosón, there are no rocks. Two-hour lessons are $35, and a one-day board rental runs $25; it's usually $15 for half a day.

Carolina Surf School. Named for its proprietress, Dominican Republic National Surf Champion Carolina Gutierrez, Carolina Surf School rents surfboards and offers lessons. Hotel Acaya, Playa Bonita, Las Terrenas. 809/882-5467.

Las Terrenas Divers. Las Terrenas Divers rents surf and Boogie boards and gives surfing lessons. Playa Bonita, Las Terrenas. 809/889-2422.

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