La Romana via Santo Domingo (SDQ)

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Located in the Southeastern region of the Dominican Republic is the city of La Romana, just an hour and a half drive east of Santo Domingo. Bordered to the south by the Caribbean Sea and to the east by the Rio Dulce, the city has the third largest population on the island with 150,000 inhabitants.

La Romana offers golf, tennis, horseback riding and sightseeing at Altos de Chavon, a cliff-side replica of a 16th century Spanish village. Along the cobblestone streets and hidden in the numerous shaded courtyards of Altos De Chavon, visitors will find a tantalizing array of art galleries and shops. La Romana is the nearest point from which to embark on a trip to the islands of Saona and Catalina, world renowned for excellent snorkeling and diving. There are three golf courses open to the general public in La Romana, all operated by Casa de Campo: The Links, Dye Fore and Pete Dye's famous Teeth of the Dog, where eight of the course's holes skirt the edge of the magnificent Caribbean coast.

La Romana is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Caribbean, with breathtaking beaches and green mountains, extraordinary resorts and a rich colonial history. Beach lovers come for the endless stretches of pure, white beaches and history buffs find unending pleasure in nearby Santo Domingo's 16th century Colonial Zone. La Romana is an excellent choice for rest and relaxation vacations, honeymoons, family holidays, family reunions, active travelers, scuba divers and golfers.

The Dominican Republic was named the 2016 Golf Destination of the Year for the Caribbean and Latin America by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO).

Please Note: La Romana is easily accessible from the Punta Cana Int'l Airport. Transfer time to La Romana hotels ranges from just 35 to 40 minutes via new 4-lane highway opened in 2012. Select Punta Cana as a destination, where La Romana hotels are also offered.