La Romana Description

Description

La Romana is the third largest city in the Dominican Republic. The city is capital of the southeastern province of La Romana opposite Catalina Island. The name “Romana” comes from a balance that was used to weigh merchandise for export. Santa Rosa de Lima is the patron saint of La Romana.

The modern La Romana International Airport was opened in 2000 and the city is near several other cities, such as San Pedro de Macoris and the capital of the country, Santo Domingo. The city is mainly oriented towards its growing tourist industry with several nearby resorts such as Bayahibe, known for its beachfront, Punta Cana, Casa de Campo and the growing number of golf resorts surrounding the area.

La Romana is a popular tourist destination for its beautiful beaches and its tourism infrastructure. These are two of their famous spots.

Casa de Campo was built to be a premiere destination and has lived up to that expectation. The property holds 3 championship golf courses, one of them, Teeth of The Dog, which has been classified as 24th in the world. The resort has its own polo fields and a private airstrip.

Altos de Chavon is a replica of a 17th century Mediterranean village located close to La Romana. Here you can find craft shops, galleries, restaurants and bars. Many international and local artists perform at Altos de Chavon.