Los Haitises National Park – This expansive national park is renowned for its rock formations that jut out into the sea, mangroves, and caves with petroglyphs. Los Haitises National Park is also home to one of the Dominican Republic’s few remaining rainforests, where scenes from “Jurassic Park” were filmed. Avenida de la Marina – This seaside promenade that looks out on Samaná Bay is the heart and soul of Santa Bárbara de Samaná. It is also where you will find a plethora of colorful wooden houses and the Whale Museum. Whale Museum and Nature Center – Located in Santa Bárbara de Samaná, the Whale Museum and Nature Center has exhibits that are bound to educate and thrill, including a 40-foot skeleton of a humpback whale. Playa Rincón – In a province blessed with breathtaking beaches, this one is one of the most beautiful. In fact, Playa Rincón has been ranked one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world.