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Las Terrenas
City in Samaná, Dominican Republic
Overview
Las Terrenas is a lively beach town on the Samaná Peninsula, celebrated for its stunning coastlines, international community, and laid-back Caribbean charm. The city blends Dominican culture with a cosmopolitan vibe, making it a hotspot for both expats and travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Samaná
Population
18,829
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
19.31°, -69.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,555
Local Cost
$900
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
35
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
31.7°C
Record Low
22.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
871 mm
Internet Speed
36 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
9
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
AZS
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 141 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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