Before you go

Your trip to La Romana.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

La Romana – La Romana Destination La Romana and Bayahibe Capital

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional de La Romana (LRM) 10 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. La Romana Airport (LRM) is about 10 km from downtown. From Punta Cana it's roughly an hour by road; from Santo Domingo, about an hour and a half via the highway, with regular buses.

How many days

One day for Altos de Chavón and the Cueva de las Maravillas; another for Isla Catalina. Many people use La Romana as an arrival point and stay overnight in Bayahibe or Casa de Campo.

When to go

From December to April there is less rain and more cruise ships arrive. From June to November is hurricane season, with heavy showers. The Cueva de las Maravillas can be visited year-round.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

It helps to have transport, because the attractions are spread out: Altos de Chavón to the east, the Cueva de las Maravillas to the west. Without a car, use taxis or organized tours; for Isla Catalina, boats depart from the port or from Casa de Campo.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in La Romana

Morning
Cueva de las Maravillas
Start with the Cueva de las Maravillas, west of the town, to see the Taíno paintings and the limestone formations.
Afternoon
La Romana town center
Return to the center, have lunch near the Parque Central and watch the activity at the market.
Late afternoon
Altos de Chavón
In the afternoon, head to Altos de Chavón, the stone village on the Chavón River, with the church of San Estanislao and the amphitheater.
Evening
Dinner in Altos de Chavón
Stay for sunset at the viewpoint above the river and dine at one of the village's restaurants.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does La Romana have a beach?

The city has little beach. The best beaches are in Casa de Campo, on Isla Catalina and in Bayahibe, about 20 km away.

What to do in La Romana?

Visit Altos de Chavón, the Cueva de las Maravillas and Isla Catalina, and continue to Bayahibe and Isla Saona.

How to go from Punta Cana to La Romana?

By car, transfer or bus, in about an hour via the road that passes near Higüey.

Does La Romana airport receive international flights?

Yes, it receives scheduled and charter flights from other countries, but with fewer options than Punta Cana and Santo Domingo.

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