María Luisa Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit María Luisa
Popular places to visit
Cayo Levantado Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cayo Levantado Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Samaná. You'll find more to see and do in this relaxing area.
El Salto del Limon
White water plunges into clear blue pools in the middle of lush green forests at this dramatic waterfall, one of the Dominican Republic's most colorful sights.
El Limon Falls
Take a daytrip north of Samana to these waterfalls where you can swim, learn from friendly locals and ride on horseback through the mountainous landscape.
Playa Cayacoa
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Cayacoa during your trip to Samaná? Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Samana Zipline
Enjoy an outing to Samana Zipline during your stay in Samaná. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Playa Grande
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa Grande during your trip to Las Galeras? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Activities
Samaná: Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch
Saona island From Bayahibe - Start at the Port
Samaná: Los Haitises National Park & Cayo Levantado Island
Los Haitises National Park: Boat and Walking Tour with Lunch
El Limón: Waterfall Horseriding Tour with Lunch
Samaná: City Tour + Los Haitises & Cayo Levantado Island
Our pick of the best María Luisa Hotel Deals
Figaro Hotel Boutique
Very decent. Kind staff! (:
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Edma Aparta Hotel
Stain in the walls, bed sheets dirty, bathroom walls dirty. Breakfast very bad old bread cheese hard coffee ok milk terrible maybe goats milk, staff very nice
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Wyndham Alltra Samana All-Inclusive Resort
Great people. EXCELLENT
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Bahia Principe Grand Samana - Adults Only
Clean room
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection
The hotel is really beautiful! The rooms are big and nicely decorated. The main pool and bar area enjoyable. The family pool/kids area is perfect for small kids. The restaurant is very nice, food is good, not awesome. Staff attentive and kind.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Viva V Samana by Wyndham, A Trademark Adults All Inclusive
Staff was great and the entertainment was amazing !!!!!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around María Luisa
La Mezcla
While La Mezcla isn't home to many top sights, Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa are some notable places to visit nearby.
Barrio New York
While Barrio New York may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa.
Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja
While Barrio La Fortaleza Vieja may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa.
Samaná Centro
Samaná Centro might not have many top sights, but Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Villa Salma
Though Villa Salma may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Playa Cayacoa and Samana Bay.
La Aguada
While La Aguada may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Samana Bay and Playa Cayacoa.
