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| Sánchez (Samaná) | ||
| province | Samaná | |
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| Residents | approx. 25,000 | |
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Sánchez is a small town in the province of Samaná in the Dominican Republic. It is in the west of the Samana Bay(Bahía de Samaná) and is considered the gateway to the national park Los Haitises.
background
The place originally had the name Las Cañitas. In 1866 he was given the name Sánchez in honor of Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic.
getting there
By plane
The Samaná El Catey International Airport
(IATA: AZS) is approx. 15 km away.
By train
By bus
In the street
- Sánchez is on Autopista RD-5, the city Nagua is 37 km away, after Samaná it is 34 km.
- A winding road leads to the 17 km away Las Terrenas.
By boat
mobility
Map of Sánchez
Lourdes Chapel
Tourist Attractions
Folklore in the pavilion, Parque Duarte
Sánchez has no world famous sights.
- 1 Lourdes Chapel. Nuestra Señora de Lourdes chapel, a rather simple and small church.
- 2 Parque Juan Pablo Duarte. Small park near the port with a pavilion in the center.
- 3 Parque La Jina. There are quite a few interesting wooden houses from the 19th century. You're trying to get one with them Ruta de las Casas Victorianas put together.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
health
Practical advice
trips
- To the national park Los Haitises
