Playa Esmeralda
A long beach of pale sand and coconut groves east of Miches, with calm sea and the green hills of the Cordillera Oriental in the background: the postcard of the Costa Esmeralda.
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In the destination Miches and Costa Esmeralda.
In the photo: Praia Esmeralda — white sand and clear waters, perfect for relaxing.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
Miches is a small fishing town on the south shore of Samaná Bay, between green mountains and the sea. To the east are Playa Esmeralda, with new hotels and calm seas; Montaña Redonda, a viewpoint with swings over Laguna Redonda; and Laguna Limón, a mangrove and bird reserve. It is the base for the so-called Costa Esmeralda.
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The local experience
A long beach of pale sand and coconut groves east of Miches, with calm sea and the green hills of the Cordillera Oriental in the background: the postcard of the Costa Esmeralda.
A rounded-top hill of about 300 meters, between the sea and Laguna Redonda, with 360-degree views, swings and hammocks over the valley: the most famous viewpoint in the eastern area.
A lagoon of fresh and brackish water surrounded by mangrove, connected to the sea by a channel, with water birds and boat rides, located between Miches and Montaña Redonda.