Getting around La Romana
Flights to La Romana land in the homonymous international airport, one of the largest in the country. To get to the city you can take a taxi or a Guagua, a van offering collective rides. Carritos (a smaller version of a Guagua) or Motoconchos (motorbike taxis) are two other widely used means of transport. Alternatively, you can take buses, rent a car, or visit the city on foot.
What to see in La Romana
La Romana owes its name to the Italian family that ruled it centuries ago. This led to the creation of Altos De Chavon, a unique Mediterranean-style village with a special amphitheatre and stone houses. You can also reach nearby Bayahibe and pay a visit to its sugar cane plantations.
The best beaches in La Romana
From La Romana, you can access Catalina Island, a beautiful tropical island with white beaches and the beautiful blue sea, part of a beautiful National Park that protects the nature of the place! Minitas beach features golden sands and a pure, transparent sea that shines like a diamond. Playa Caleta is not far from the city, quiet and excellent for those who want to relax in nature. Samanà Beach is a daydream of clear sea and white sand as far as the eye can see. Playa Mariposa is a beach with fine sand and crystal clear sea.
Typical restaurants
In La Romana you eat the catch of the day. Just take a walk to find various great seafood restaurants, but you can also try the street food.
