New Campground Overlooking Playa Rincon- Although known about for some time by Samana Net and kept under wraps at the developer's request, work has resumed after a short hiatus on creating the Peninsula's first site for camping enthusiasts. With about 150 acres in the foothills of the "Cabo Cabron National Park" at the edge of the park, this large tract not only affords a panoramic view of Playa Rincon and the bay, but also borders on the clear, cold waters of the Cana Frio stream that flows from the mountains into the bay at the northwestern end of the beach.
 The private owner-developer has resumed general land clearing and other improvements with the hope of opening the site to its first campers within several months.


 In addition to camping activities, on-site security and a headquarters lodge with kitchen facilities is planned.  Horse riding excursions will be available to explore the surrounding countryside and area beaches.






 Mega Resort at Playa Rincon- According to local sources (but not verified), all plans for this project are on indefinate hold and nothing further is known.

  Cape Samana National Monument- Exciting news for the Las Galeras area is the official designation as a National Monument of this important piece of land encompassing much of majestic Cape Samana.  More importantly, as related to Samana Net by a high-ranking official of the National Park system, the entire waters of the bay and the shoreline between (and including) Cape Samana and Cabo Cabron have also been designated as part of the park system and are now subject to restricted development.

 Playa Fronton Ecotourism- The wild and natural beach of Playa Fronton at the foot of Cape Samana has become part of the park system and limited development is underway for ecotourism-related activities with a headquarters-lodge rising under the face of the towering cape.  The owner-developer of the property recently took Samana Net on a tour of the project and he is the same person that is developing the campground at Playa Rincon.
 He is skillfully integrating limited improvements within the natural surroundings of this beautiful beach.

 With soaring rock formations, caves large enough to house living accommodations, a natural amphitheater for large group presentation and lecture activities, food and drink facilities and hidden fresh water and electrical service, this pristine location will serve as the focal point for the new monument.  Primary access to the facility will continue to be by boat with regular service in all but the worst weather planned to be by a large, passenger-carrying, hard-bottomed inflatable boat in the 30+ feet range.

 At present, water access is by small, local boats and only in settled weather.
 Improvements are also being made to the overland route, a mountainous trail leading from Las Galeras to the Cape's mesa above the beach.  Access over this route by horseback tours is also in the works.  With lush foliage and several species of flora only found on the immediate Cape Samana lands, environmental protection of this pristine and largely undeveloped area is paramount.