La Romana
Destination Information
This delightful town has been built up over the years on the strength
of the local sugar production. Nowadays it is a destination of choice
for rest and relaxation vacations, honeymoons, family holidays,
active travelers, scuba divers and golfers.
With incredible diving sites, championship golf courses and outstanding
cultural features, La Romana has become one of the most cosmopolitan
municipalities in the country in spite of being one of youngest
of the country.
This delightful town has been built up over the years on the strength
of the local sugar production. Nowadays it is a destination of choice
for rest and relaxation vacations, honeymoons, family holidays,
active travelers, scuba divers and golfers.
With incredible diving sites, championship golf courses and outstanding
cultural features, La Romana has become one of the most cosmopolitan
municipalities in the country in spite of being one of youngest
of the country.
# Airport :
La Romana International Airport
# Airport Tax :
The departure tax of around US $20 is payable at the airport should
it not already be included on your plane ticket, please verify.
# Distance from Airport :
20 minutes
# Tourist Office :
Av. Mexico, corner of Av. 30 de Marzo, Santo Domingo. Telephone
(809) 221-4660
# Tourist Season :
November through April
Resorts and beaches provide every water sports like kayaking, sailing,
windsurfing and powerboats to name a few.
All resorts have dive centers and a few diving schools are situated
in Bayahibe, the departing point for scuba and snorkeling excursions.
Catalina Island is best appreciated by experienced divers with its
wall and large fish such as groupers. Shallow dives let you discover
purple sea fans, orange, brown and grey gardens, and a variety of
multi-coloured, fluorescent fish. In Bayahibe the large schools
of fish are accustomed to bread feedings from local divers this
practice is being discouraged. Other popular areas for diving are
Saona Island, which can only be reached by boat, and the sunken
St. Georges barge near the Club Viva Dominicus.
La Romana has three 18-hole championship golf courses open to the
public and they are all run by Casa de Campo. They are the Dientes
de Perro, the Links and the Dye Fore, the last being designed by
Pete Dye. Outside the town you will find more golf courses in Juan
Dolio and on the East Coast.
The Casa de Campo's Equestrian Center offers excellent horseback
riding, as does the Rancho Cumayasa and Guavaberry Equestrian Center
in Juan Dolio.
Fishing excursions are offered where you can reel in your own barracuda,
tuna or dorado.
La Romana is mostly composed of top rated All Inclusive resorts
located in the Bayahibe-Dominicus area. National Parks are also
available for camping with the permission of the National Parks
Office.
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