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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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

Neighborhoods

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 141 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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