Las Terrenas: a charming village | Bahia Principe
A paradise in the Dominican Republic Samaná is a paradise on Earth surrounded by white sandy beaches, crystal-clear water, mountains covered in coconut palms, forests, mangroves and much more, making this a very special place brimming with nature everywhere you turn. Samaná is one of the 32 provinces in the Dominican Republic that are highly popular with tourists. If you’re looking for somewhere to relax in the Dominican Republic while being able to enjoy almost pristine natural surroundings, then Samaná is the place for you. The landscapes, the beaches, the hills and the sea make this a beautiful place full of Caribbean charm. All this beauty can be enjoyed from…
What to see on Samaná Peninsula | Bahia Principe
Samaná is a province located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Dominican Republic. It is characterized by its lush mountainous terrain and white sandy beaches. If you are thinking of visiting Samaná or you already have your reservation, we recommend that you explore its wilderness, its pristine beaches and the tranquility and simplicity of its people. The unspoiled nature of Samaná and the warm waters of the Caribbean attract very special visitors between January and March. Thousands of humpback whales, the most impressive mammals of all, come to the beautiful Samaná Bay, fleeing the freezing winter of the coasts of Iceland, Greenland, Canada and the USA, to mate and bear…
The cenotes: thousand-year-old water in Mexico
A cenote is a freshwater well in which the water from the aquifer is exposed by the collapse of the ceiling of the cave. Cenotes are part of the aquifers which are interconnected by underground galleries. Cenote comes from the Mayan word ts’ono’ot or d’zonot and they are typically found in the Yucatán peninsula. The word d’zonot means “water cavern”. The cenotes are bodies of water that are thousands of years old; they are very fragile and the water is home to flora and fauna that are extremely important for the conservation of the ecosystem. Before you enter a cenote, you have to follow some rules, such as bathing to remove any chemicals from your body (body creams, tanning lotion, make-up, deodorant, etc.).…
World Environment Day: One person. One Tree
World Environment Day has been celebrated every June 5 since 1974. With the effort of companies, governments and citizens to raise awareness of environmental issues. This year the theme for World Environment Day 2022 is Only One Earth. That is why at Grupo Piñero we join this world day with the premise One person. One tree. There are more than 7.5 billion people in the world. Can you imagine the benefits for our earth if each one of us planted just one tree? At Grupo Piñero we have imagined it and we want to make it real. We are 14,000 professionals, and that is why today, on the occasion of World Environment Day, we are committed to planting…
Recycle when you travel for sustainable tourism
17 May is World Recycling Day and so we want to help you make your holidays more eco-friendly and protect our planet. These days there are many ways to minimise waste at home or anywhere we visit. Planet Earth is a wonderful place, and if you’re a traveller you’ve seen it for yourself. Did you know you can reduce waste when you travel too? If you care about the planet and want to be a green tourist keep reading. Here are a few tips to make your holiday more sustainable: 1.Cloth bag We already use cloth bags in everyday life to reduce single-use plastics. Why not do it when you travel too? They are very practical and come in handy…
