L A S   T E R R E N A S

In the late 80-ies Las Terrenas was a sleepy fishing village. Now it is a funky town with many great restaurants and nice shops, thanks to the large European expat community. The town has been growing rapidly and haphazardly the last couple of years and, as with most developing countries, infrastructure has been lagging behind. So at times things may be chaotic. The typical fondness of the Dominican for very loud Merengue music and an abundance of “moto conchos” add to the noise level. All in all you will get your share of the “couleur local”. If you approach it with an open mind, we are sure you will enjoy it.

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Supermarkets

There are several supermarkets and liquor stores in Las Terrenas. The best is Lindo Supermercado at Plaza Rosado, which has a wide selection of European and Dominican foods and good wines. Opening times: Mon thru Sat 8:30 AM – 1 PM, 3 PM – 8 PM; Sun 9 AM – 1 PM. There is an Italian supermarket Punto Italia on the main street. Outstanding Italian food and wine.

Great grilled chicken can be found opposite of Plaza Rosada at Pollo Horneado.

Bakery

The town has two French bakeries (croissants, baguettes, pastries) in town. El Pan de Antes is located in the new shopping area and the other on the main road (Calle Duarte), opposite of El Paseo, a nice shopping area at the center of town. 

Pharmacies

There are several pharmacies. There is a good one with French and English speaking staff at El Paseo and another one in Plaza Rosado.

Hospital

On the main road opposite of Banco Popular is a small hospital with excellent Cuban doctors. A major hospital is in Nagua, 45 min. drive away.

 

Banks/ ATMs

There are several Banks and ATMs in town. Banco Popular and Banco Leon on the main road (Calle Duarte) and Scotia Bank in Plaza Rosada. There is also an ATM at El Paseo.

Art

Don’t miss Charlie Simon’s art gallery at Calle Carmen. He did most of the paintings at our house.

Traiteur

Saveur du Monde is the best place for outstanding take-out meals (try the lasagna). They can also set up buffets at home for large groups. They are located on Calle Principal, N°238 just before Banco Leon on the left side of the road leading to the ocean. 829 719 5823

 

Restaurants

 

Lunch close to the house:

Luis is a simple local beach shack serving lunch: excellent barbequed fresh shrimp (camarones), fish (pescado), chicken (pollo) served with fries and salad.

 

The Beach is the opposite. This restaurant is the beach club of The Peninsula House, the most exclusive hotel in Las Terrenas. Lunch at “the Beach” is an absolute must. A very sophisticated, up market lunch restaurant in a plantation style house with a tropical garden on the beach. Reservations are required. Call the charming, polyglot manager Thomas at (809) 307 1827.

Dining in Town:

Paco Cabana – We consider this one of the best restaurants in town. Lounge style beach club with outstanding French Caribbean cuisine. (809) 602 0406

 

Mi Corazon—This is in the big white building when you turn off the main street to the road to Playa Bonita and Coson. Great food and wonderful hosts (809) 240 53 29

Fantastico - Across from Punta Poppy. Great atmosphere. Honest Italian food.

The Fisherman’s village (Pueblo de los Pescadores) is a collection of bars and restaurants, which are all good, and all to be tried. Among our favorites are:

La Terrasse – Nice romantic Mediterranean restaurant, excellent value for money (809) 240 6730

La Salsa –  French-Carribean cuisine (809) 240 6805

Café Atlantico – Lounge style refined French restaurant (809) 240 6648

Pizza Playa for great thin crust pizza from a wood fire oven (809) 240 6399

Playa Bonita, the next bay over from our house:

Casa Grande serves outstanding food in a romantic setting (809) 240 6349

 

Dancing

La Bodega in the center of town is fun if you want to taste the local passion for dancing. They often have live music. This place really gets going after 11PM. There are two dance clubs in the Fisherman’s Village that cater more to Europeans: El Torro and Gaia.

 

 

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