La Romana

La Romana, Dominican Republic

La Romana, city and harbor, southeast of Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean off Catalina Island. La Romana is the capital city of the eastern Dominican Republic, a small city only 45 minutes from Punta Cana by car, and home to nearly 140,000 people. La Romana is located 1-1/2 hours west of Punta Cana and 1-1/2 hours east of the capital Santo Domingo.

Punta Cana is located on the Atlantic Coast, while La Romana is located on the Caribbean Coast. When you compare Punta Cana vs. La Romana, the biggest difference here is the locations of the two destinations. There are not even as many high-end, luxury hotels in La Romana as in Punta Cana.

If we are talking all-inclusive resorts, those outweigh La Romana. The Casa de Campo Resort Complex is the crown jewel in the region of all-inclusive resorts in La Romana. La Romana is also home to famous golf courses, a spa and a world-class marina.

La Romana is the center of the growing tourism industry, with a few nearby resorts local favorites like Bayahibe Beach, Dominicus, Casa de Campo, and an increasing number of golf resorts surrounding the region. The primary cause for economic development of La Romana is tourism, since many attractions and wonderful tourism infrastructures within La Romana region have led to its becoming one of the most popular destinations in the Dominican Republic. The economics of La Romana are based on tourism, industry, and trade, making it the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic when it comes to economic wealth, while it is third-largest when it comes to resources. La Romana is one of the most visited places in the Dominican Republic, known for its sugarcane plantations, stunning turquoise beaches, and tourist attractions reflecting Dominican culture.

The paradisiacal beaches of La Romana are among the most stunning places to visit along the Caribbean coastline. The beaches in La Romana are among the best places to dive in Punta Cana. If you are looking to spend the day at the beach, Bayahibe beach is a great choice. From Bayahibe Beach, you can sail or go for a boat ride and spend your day fishing on their impressive blue waters, as well as tasting La Romanas signature flavors for lunch.

Here, you can enjoy an hour of snorkeling, then sail over to Catalina Island for swimming and delicious meals. Once on the island, explore the beaches and savor a great barbecue lunch, which includes a tasty lobster platter. Playa Caleta at La Romana is a rock-heavy beach, so wear aqua shoes if you have them, but the views to Catalina Island south are gorgeous. Minitas Beach is located at the Casa de Campo neighborhood in La Romana.

For more private pieces of paradise, check out La Romanas Playa Caleta or the Dominicus Playa, located south of the town of Bayahibe. Cueva de Las Maravillas is located on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. Playa Bayahibe and parts of La Romana district are located within the Eastern National Park, a protected environment which is home to 112 species of birds, eight endemic to the Dominican Republic and 11 that are native to the Caribbean coastline. Natural attractions east of the city are the Parque Nacional Del Este, a protected area with many islands and a number of islands with warm, clear waters.

Resorts The town is dominated by Casa de Campo, Bayahibe, and Dominicus Resorts and Beaches. Places That Make La Romana Interesting La Romana is a perfect destination for divers, honeymooners, families and golfers. A visit to La Romana is an amazing experience you should not miss due to its amazing cultural offerings and natural wealth. Visit La Romana region La Romana and take advantage of the vast array of activities offered, which will make your visit to Dominican Republic a memorable experience.

La Romana is the area that is visited by a number of hiking companies who take visitors for a day tour from Punta Cana. If you are planning to take a lot of excursions away from your resort, La Romana is well-placed. Hiking A wide range of excursions are available, both on the water and land, via city tour companies, hotels, and resorts, with self-guided excursions an option as well. Getting there is simple, and there are about a dozen different tour companies offering all-day trips from La Romana to Catalina Island starting around US$70.

Off the coast of La Romana is Catalina Isla, attracting divers and snorkelers, although facilities are lacking. Isla Catalina is just 3.5 kilometers (2 1/4 miles) south of La Romana, but is 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of the town of Bayahibe. Catalina Island is a small, tropical island, totaling fewer than four square miles, formed over the reef and is only a short boat ride south of La Romana. La Romana province is located between La Altagracia, San Pedro de Macoris, El Seibo, and Hato Mayor provinces, while Catalina Island and the Caribbean Ocean are just south.

La Romana has all of the major attractions for people visiting the Dominican Republic and looking to enjoy the Dominican tropical setting of palm trees and white powdery sand, water sports, and tourism amid nature. Another thing worth noting about the location is that Hilton La Romana is located in the south shores of the Dominican Republic. La Romana has a number of beachfront resorts, some of the best Airbnbs, and a breathtaking river, Chavon. If you are in La Romana, check out 16th-century Altos de ChavA3n Mediterranean village, pirate William Kidds shipwreck, artists workshops, painted obelisks, Catalina Island, beaches and a coral reef.

The largest caverns in the Caribbean, reaching up to 3.7 miles below ground and featuring ancient cave art and underground rivers, are also located in the surrounding area of the city.