We own rental houses in Las Terrenas and I provide these directions to our guests as it can be a daunting experience for first-timers just to make it to the START of the highway!
Driving Directions: From Las Americas Airport (SDQ) to Las Terrenas via the Samana Carretara Rt 7- ( approx 2 hrs)
1. After leaving airport, get in left lane to go UP the curving ramp and head west, staying in the right lane.
2. Go through the FREE tollbooth and… IMPORTANT: stay to the right to get (almost immediately) on a side road that runs parallel to the highway. There are many speed bumps and potholes and also…unfortunately, lots of garbage in this particular area ; not the best welcome!)
3. About one mile past the Quality Inn, slow down! The entrance to the Samana Carretara will be immediately to the right. It is not well-marked and easy to miss! (If you miss the exit, you will have to drive 15+ miles to the first exit, loop around and head back toward the airport. This time the exit will be on your LEFT: Follow sign that says: “Tunel to Samana”. Turn left under the highway, go up and immediately turn right)
4. You will go thru three toll booths: Toll#1: 50 pesos, Toll #2: 161 pesos, Toll#3: 190 pesos
5. Turn right when the highway ends at Route 5 and continue to the NEW highway/toll booth. Pay 450 pesos one-way toll— they will give you a small receipt which you then give to the person in a second booth. Then enjoy the gorgeous drive along the ocean.
Driving Directions: From Las Americas Airport (SDQ) to Las Terrenas via the Samana Carretara Rt 7- ( approx 2 hrs)
1. After leaving airport, get in left lane to go UP the curving ramp and head west, staying in the right lane.
2. Go through the FREE tollbooth and… IMPORTANT: stay to the right to get (almost immediately) on a side road that runs parallel to the highway. There are many speed bumps and potholes and also…unfortunately, lots of garbage in this particular area ; not the best welcome!)
3. About one mile past the Quality Inn, slow down! The entrance to the Samana Carretara will be immediately to the right. It is not well-marked and easy to miss! (If you miss the exit, you will have to drive 15+ miles to the first exit, loop around and head back toward the airport. This time the exit will be on your LEFT: Follow sign that says: “Tunel to Samana”. Turn left under the highway, go up and immediately turn right)
4. You will go thru three toll booths: Toll#1: 50 pesos, Toll #2: 161 pesos, Toll#3: 190 pesos
5. Turn right when the highway ends at Route 5 and continue to the NEW highway/toll booth. Pay 450 pesos one-way toll— they will give you a small receipt which you then give to the person in a second booth. Then enjoy the gorgeous drive along the ocean.
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