Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja Travel Guide

Samaná

Photo by Jenessa Peters
Photo by Jenessa Peters

Popular places to visit

El Salto del Limon featuring landscape views

El Salto del Limon

4/5(2 reviews)

White water plunges into clear blue pools in the middle of lush green forests at this dramatic waterfall, one of the Dominican Republic's most colorful sights.

El Salto del Limon
El Limon Falls which includes rainforest and a waterfall

El Limon Falls

4/5(1 review)

Take a daytrip north of Samana to these waterfalls where you can swim, learn from friendly locals and ride on horseback through the mountainous landscape.

El Limon Falls

Cayo Levantado Beach

5/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cayo Levantado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Samaná. You'll find more to see and do in this relaxing area.

Cayo Levantado Beach

Samana Zipline

Enjoy an outing to Samana Zipline during your stay in Samaná. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Samana Zipline

Boca el Diablo

Explore the great outdoors at Boca el Diablo, a lovely green space in Las Galeras. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Boca el Diablo

Playa Cayacoa

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cayacoa during your trip to Samaná? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Playa Cayacoa

Things to do

El Limon waterfall in the Dominican Republic

El Limon Waterfall & Bacardi Island from Punta Cana

฿4,834
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
El Limon Waterfall & Bacardi Island from Punta Cana
Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall

Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall

฿3,882
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Samana Full Day -baracardi island, horses, lemon waterfall
samana Punta cana paradise Tour

Samana, Bacardi Island Horse Limon Waterfall

฿3,860
per adult
Samana, Bacardi Island Horse Limon Waterfall
Samana Full Day: Waterfall, Safari and Beach

Samana Full Day Waterfall, Safari and Beach

฿3,731
per adult
Samana Full Day Waterfall, Safari and Beach
From Samana: Los Haitises Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch

From Samana: Los Haitises Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch

฿2,238
per adult
From Samana: Los Haitises Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch
El Limón: Waterfall Tour with Lunch

El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch

฿1,590
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch
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Top hotels in Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja

Appart-hotel Veras Samana No-14

Appart-hotel Veras Samana No-14

2 out of 5
Samaná
The price is ฿1,513 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿1,513
฿1,785 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Samaná. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado are located nearby.
"Close to everything"

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2024

Appart-hotel Veras Samana No-14
Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive

Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive

4.5 out of 5
Blvd Turistico, Bahia de Coson, Las Terrenas, Samana
The price is ฿12,133 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿12,133
฿14,316 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Great Location, Great staff and Service. Literally one of the best beaches in Las Terrenas. You can walk the beach in either direction and enjoy the scenery. The only thing lacking at the hotel is the food. Breakfast was okay not much of a variety. Dinner was about a 2.5 stars in quality and ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive
Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only

Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
carretera Samana, Las Galeras, s/n, Los Cacaos, Samaná
The price is ฿6,305 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿6,305
฿6,305 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Samaná. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (563 reviews)
"The resort"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only
Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo - All Inclusive

Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Las Terrenas, Las Terrenas, Samana
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Las Terrenas. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was great. Staff is very nice and helpful. Place is very clean."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

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Bahia Principe Grand El Portillo - All Inclusive
Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort

Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort

3 out of 5
Playa Las Galeras, Las Galeras, Samana
The price is ฿7,565 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿7,565
฿8,927 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Samaná. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Playa Grande and La Playita Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (150 reviews)
"Wow! What great hotel! Excellent customer service clean pool and a beautiful beach. A diverse food menu with the buffet and special restaurants each night . One of the best hotels I’ve been in."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort
Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive

Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Isla De Cayo Levantado, Samaná, Samana
The price is ฿28,179 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿28,179
฿28,179 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Samaná. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"Our stay at Cayo Levantato was nothing short of exceptional. The resort is a true haven for relaxation. The private beach is absolutely stunning,peaceful,pristine, and never crowded. It felt like our own secluded slice of paradise. As a wellness-focused hotel, Cayo Levantado offers a calm, rejuvenating ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Cayo Levantado Resort - All Inclusive
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja

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Barrio New York

While Barrio New York may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach.

Barrio New York
Samana featuring boating, a bay or harbour and tropical scenes

Samaná Centro

Samaná Centro might not have many top sights, but Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Samaná Centro
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La Mezcla

While La Mezcla isn't home to many top sights, Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Mezcla
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La Aguada

While La Aguada may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach.

La Aguada
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María Luisa

When in María Luisa, you can plan a visit to Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

María Luisa
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Villa Salma

Though Villa Salma may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Samana Bay and Cayo Levantado Beach.

Villa Salma

Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja Travel Guide