La Romana, Dominican Republic

La Romana, Dominican Republic

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La Romana Dominican Republic

La Romana is the third-largest city in the Dominican Republic with a population estimated at 130,426 within the city limits. It’s a capital of the southeastern province of La Romana, opposite Catalina Island. The city is near several other cities, such as San Pedro de Macorís and the national capital, Santo Domingo de Guzmán. The city is a hub for a growing tourist industry with several nearby local resort spots, such as the beachfront Bayahibe, Dominicus, Casa de Campo, and the growing number of golf resorts that surround the area. A very popular way of getting around the town is through riding motor bikes as well as gua guas that's another name for buses. You must visit Altos de Chavon, this "village" was done replicating the 15th century colonial architectural style. Has many restaurants, a museum with Taino artifacts, breath-taking view of the Chavon River. This is a charming replica of the Italian village that was built by a man as a gift for his daughter. Also, artists ranging from Sinatra to Cocoband have performed at its large amphitheatre.
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Recommended airport
Punta Cana Intl (PUJ)
Points of interest
  • Mundo de Ambar Museum
  • El Caleton Beach
  • Caleta Beach
Nearby destinations
  • Dominican Republic a 38.66 km
  • Bayahibe a 24.99 km
  • Juan Dolio, Dominicana a 47.96 km