Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 809-538-2946;
samanaspring@hotmail.com
; Calle Cristobal Colón 6; s/d RD$1700/2200; )
Clean and extra-friendly, Samaná Spring's rooms are basic but well-maintained and come
with cable TV and hot water.
Eating & Drinking
The majority of restaurants are located along Av Malecón, while cheaper eats can be
found in converted wooden kiosks along the waterfront and along Av Francisco Rosario
Sánchez. The most colorful nightlife is along Av Malecón near Calle María Trinidad
Sánchez, where locals gather in the evening at a line of makeshift bars pumping reggaeton
and
merengue
. Nicer spots nearby for cocktails include
Cafe del Paris
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and
Sunset Garden Cafe
Malecón 6;
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(
www.sunsetgardencafe.com
;
Av Ma-
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lecón 10; 7:20am-midnight; )
.
faux Caribbean village that dominates the western end of the Malecón is ok for basic sun-
dries, wine, cigars and kitsch souvenirs.
Le Royal Snack
(Av Malecón 4; breakfast RD$80-150; 7:30am-10pm)
Across from the ferry dock, this simple
French-run cafe is your best bet for espresso,
pain au chocolat
and other early-morning
sustenance.
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La Fe Pica Pollo
(Av Francisco de Rosario Sánchez 15; meals RD$120-150; 7am-11pm)
A hole in the wall close to
the
guagua
terminal serving tasty fried chicken plus a few other Dominican dishes.
DOMINICAN
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Taberna Mediterranea
(Av Malecón 1; mains RD$280-650; 10am-11pm Tue-Sun; )
Probably the nicest eating option
in town, this stone-walled Spanish tavern dishes up tapas, fresh seafood and massive meat
and fish
tablas
big enough for three or more (RD$750 to RD$1470), all served by ador-
able staff.
SPANISH
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El Rancho Du'Vagabond
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ITALIAN
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