Photo by Samana Net "Cowboys" All Land-based activities include horseback riding in the surf or on the back roads through the campo for an interesting look at authentic country living. For magnificent views of the area, ride high up in the mountains on a trip to Playa Rincon for a fun day of riding and "beaching" it. Horses can be rented locally. On this popular, guided tour to Rincon, the panorama of the bays and the mountains, the lushness of the tropical forest and the close-up views of life in the campo are well worth the ride. Be sure and bring your bathing suit and your camera! You can also go by horseback or hike out on foot to the tip of Cape Samana for a swim at the two beaches there. A guide is also recommended for this trek. Area Adventures Photo by Samana Net Rent a Jeep and take a day trip to one of the Peninsula's attractions. Drive over to Playa Rincon or to the beach at Playa del Valle. Swim in the surf or cool off in the cold waters of the fresh-water spring that flows from beneath the big, rock formation that bisects del Valle's beach. Be sure and make a return stop at the little waterfall and Jack's Restaurant on the Rio San Juan. This is the first of two rivers you must ford on the way to the beach. See the directions on the Attractions main page, Waterfalls section. This makes an especially nice day trip. Other activities include cockfights at the local "gallera" (cock fighting arena) and they are held on Thursday afternoons. Baseball games between area teams are scheduled several times a week at the local ballfield, and who knows, you may be watching a future Sammy Sosa or Pedro Martinez, or even an Allou brother honing his skills for the professional leagues! Dominican baseball players are legendary and all get their start in these little home fields. Photo by Samana Net Village Varieties In the village you can leisurely wander around and discover little shops and boutiques, chat with the locals, exchange money at the bank, call home, send a fax or even check your e-mail. You can sample traditional Dominican foods at roadside vendors or have a bite of lunch at one of the different restaurants along the main street. Or better yet, do nothing at all but simply relax on the beach or by the pool and enjoy the peacefulness and solitude for which this remote part of the Peninsula is noted. Delicious Dining Photo by Samana Net Nights are for sumptuous dining with traditional fare or fresh seafood caught that day in local waters by fishermen in their little boats. Eat in your hotel or in the village. Fine dining can be found at the internationally-known Club Bonito at hotel Moorea Beach and at hotel Villa Serena. Photo by Samana Net Dominican Specialities Close in on the main street are several restaurants with an International Cuisine and further out along the road are several small Dominican restaurants. For dessert, stop by one of several area salsa bars for a drink of "Mama Juana" and a trip or two around the floor dancing to the merengue's captivating rhythms. Let yourself "go Dominican" for a while. Las Galeras Nights Photo by Samana Net Complete the evening with quiet conversation and a dreamy stroll along a moonlit beach with your companion. Reach up and touch the stars flung across the tropical-night sky. Let the magic of the moment touch your heart and then come to understand the peaceful simplicity of life here in Las Galeras, our little village by the sea.

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