La Romana
This tourist area comprised of La Romana, Casa de Campo, Dominicus and Bayahibe is an excellent choice for R & R vacations, honeymoons, family holidays, family reunions, teenagers, active travelers, scuba divers and golfers. If friends have raved to you about the Saona Island excursion, La Romana is the nearest point from which to embark on a trip to the islands of Saona and Catalina.
Attractions
Altos de Chavon Artists Village is a vibrant cultural community perched above the Chavon River. Cobblestone paths, coral stone fountains and terra cotta buildings create a magical effect in this village designed by Robert Coppa, an Italian architect who at the time was a Paramount movie set designer. He built it in the late 1970s to emulate a 15th century southern Italy-southern Spain village. Visitors today discover craft workshops, artists' studios, galleries and restaurants. Weddings are frequent at the St. Stanislaus Church, as few places can be more romantic than Altos de Chavon. The performing arts are showcased in the village's 5,000-seat amphitheater, inaugurated in 1982 by Frank Sinatra and is still attracting big name performers. Visit the Regional Museum of Archaeology, a small but wonderful display of the island's rich pre-Columbian heritage. The Art Gallery features contemporary art exhibitions.
Dominicus-Bayahibe beaches
The better beaches in the area are on the Dominicus and Bayahibe beach strips. By law, the first 60 meters of any beach is public property. However, access to Dominicus beach by passing through the hotels may be limited to guests only. There are public entrances to the beaches for non-hotel guests.
Nearest City
La Romana City is the place to go for grocery shopping, handicrafts and the local produce market.
Excursions
Saona Island. Palm-studded tropical island. Unbelievable turquoise, green and blue waters with endless visibility. Powder white sand. The Caribbean at its best. Mano Juan is the fishermen village where you can purchase handicraft. You can arrange for a stopover in "la piscina" in Palomilla, north of the island. There are many ways to get to the environs of Saona Island. These include by speed boat, by catamaran, or even by pirate boat.
Isla Catalina, a smaller island so close to the mainland you can see it from La Romana. If you book a small boat with captain in Bayahibe, he can include this little island in your day tour. Has beautiful coral reefs close to the island. Many dive excursions come to Catalina for the reefs and tropical fish.
Bayahibe town. People come to this beach and fishing town to take excursions to Saona Island. The beach is a Caribbean dream and the town itself is worth visiting for itself.
Cueva de las Maravillas in San Pedro de Macoris. The Ministry of Environment has just prepared for visitors the Cueva de las Maravillas (Cave of Wonders) located midway on the highway from San Pedro de Macoris to La Romana. Excursions should soon be available to catch a glimpse into rupestrian art wonders. This could be a morning or early afternoon activity, given its proximity to most Juan Dolio or La Romana hotels.
Plantacion Tropical. A lovely botanical garden, north of Hato Mayor on the way to Sabana de la Mar.
The National Park of the East. 420 sq. kilometer flora and fauna reserve that is also a major archaeological center. Botanists have counted 539 flora species. Also, there are 144 types of birds.
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