Tourism in La Romana - Dominican Republic
Travel guide and tourist information to visit La Romana and around: what to see, what to do in La Romana.
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La Romana is the main town of the eastern
region of the Dominican Republic, with over 100,000 inhabitants and a distance
of 100 kilometers from the capital Santo Domingo. It was founded by the Spaniards
to use as a commercial port of export. American society "Gulf & Western"
was largely responsible for the business and financial center in the 1920s,
and significantly boost the sugar industry in the region through which is now
the most great sugar refiner in the country: the Central Romana.
During the '70s, the same U.S. company built a few kilometers from La Romana
an leisure complex for billionaire: Casa de Campo, which became the symbol of
tourism in the region and one of the most complete destination, and luxurious
unique in the Caribbean.
Although the region's economy relies on tourism, sugar production has always
been important, such as agricultural production.
In addition to Casa de Campo, La Romana has one of the most
memorable attractions of the Dominican Republic: Alto de Chavon, a spectacular
stone amphitheater, Roman style, for 4,000 people.
Other attractions include the beach of Bayahibe, just 20 minutes and Playa Dominicus.
From the port of La Romana sailing boats, catamarans and motor boats take tourists
to Isla Saona and Isla Catalina. The Saona Island is larger in area than the
Catalina and is located in the National Park Del Este.
Overall, La Romana is a large tourist resort in the Dominican Republic, with
a solid tourism industry, a high concentration of hotel and resort, and development
with growth
To see, to do, to visit to visit in La Romana
To see, to do, to visit near La Romana
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Boat ride on the Chavon
River. You will find extraordinary landscapes. Excursion
for the whole family.
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Heavy truck safari for
a day in the countryside of Bayahibe and Juan Dolio, from the middle of
cane fields, small villages, rivers. Lunch, drinks included. This tour
allows you to discover the back country of the Dominican Republic.
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Saona Island
As the postcards !!!
Catalina Island
Entirely pedestrian island and stop for cruise ships and accessible by boat from La Romana.
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Alto de Chavon is a replica
of a medieval village Mediterranean. Its construction began in 1976, Alto
de Chavon was inaugurated in 1982. The village was built in stone in the
river Chavon, in Alto de Chavon are restaurants,gif shop, art galleries,
a church, an archeological museum ... |
Cave of Wonders (Cueva de las Maravillas)
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The Cueva de las Maravillas
is located between La Romana and San Pedro de Macoris, she was discovered
in 1926. About 30% of the cave is open to the public. Inside you will
see stalactites, stalagmites and some paintings Tainos. The visit of the
Cave of Wonders is accompanied by a guide and takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
The visit is easy and convenient to all public. Note that it is forbidden
to take pictures to preserve the cave and paintings.
Rate (04/2012) 300 pesos per adult and 50 pesos per child.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm. |
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East National Park is between Bayahibe
and Boca
de Yuma is a lush reserve with dozens of species of birds and plants.
With 420 km2 is the largest park in the Dominican Republic. |
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Boca de Yuma is a small
village between La Romana and Higuey, bordering the Caribbean Sea. Boca
de Yuma is a peaceful and quiet, the main activity is fishing, on the
Malecon there are many small restaurants offering fresh fish and lobsters. |
Bayahibe beach
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The beach of Bayahibe
received one of the first Blue Flag in the Dominican Republic and Caribbean. |
Golf
In the complex of Casa Del Campo no less than 3 golf courses.
Canopy Cumayasa
Canopy Park located in Cumayasa
Buggy
Buggy excursions to explore the surroundings of Cumayasa
Fun and adventure in Dominican Republic with Cueva Fun Fun
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Hotels in La Romana |
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