TOURISM

The importance of the fishermen village of Las Terrenas

The Entry of the Fishermen VillageIt is the second attraction of the town

The fishermen village represents, after the beaches, the second tourist attraction of Las Terrenas as it attracts many tourists and residents who like the charming and multicultural ambiance of the place.

The first reason of the success of the fishermen village is its location on the beach: visitors can eat, drink, dance, and spend a nice moment while hearing the waves and smelling the fresh air of the sea.

The second reason is the great quality of food offered there. Local dishes are based on the unique coconut flavor which is typical of Samaná. Every day fresh seafood, tubers, vegetables and products are served in the restaurants combining European and Dominican recipes.

The third asset of the fishermen village is its nigh life. After a nice dinner on the beach, what could be better than to dance all night ?

More than 14 businesses welcome the visitors The Cayuco, La Terrasse, Pizza Beach, La Salsa, Cuca Marina, Casa Boga, Café Atlantico, El Mosquito, GAIA club etc…

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Short history fishermen village

Before the tourism became the main source of income in Las Terrenas, the poorest people, mostly fishermen, lived in small huts near to the beach. Then, these were bought one by one by the foreigners who settled in the village.

The most famous residents of the fishermen village were:

Miguel Chora, Bonyo, Marcia and Dolfo Paulino, Domingo Mercedes (who never came back from the sea), Morena, Coseco and Antonia, Cleotilde, Georgina, Chilote and Lupe, Chinche and Alcdia, Dilia, Chame mother’s, Kile and Andrea, Nieve and Minga, Pura (the daughter of Juan Mamota), Juan Mamota and la Ciega, Ramoncito Mercedes, Payeyo, Papón (he had the biggest house), Fela and Bicho, Lola and Bilina Anderson.

Fishermen Village By Night

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The first one who sold his hut was Michael Chora: it was bought by Fan Fan who created there the first restaurant La Salsa. The second business was created by Juan el Español and was called El Rincón de Flor, as a reference to his daughter.

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Juan mostly sold in his restaurant the fish he caught during the day. A few years later, the place was called El Tiburón and when it was sold to Mario, it became El Cayuco.

A French man, Claude, then offered to those who wanted to, to buy their small houses. Now, only 2 Dominicans, Chava and Roma, own some huts in the fishermen village.

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The sale had a positive impact since the fishermen used the money to buy their land and build their house.

Las Terrenas Live, 29.07.11