Beaches

Climate

Geography

History

Nature

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Resorts and beaches provide every water sports like kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and powerboats to name a few.

All resorts have dive centers and a few diving schools are situated in Bayahibe, the departing point for scuba and snorkeling excursions. Catalina Island is best appreciated by experienced divers with its wall and large fish such as groupers. Shallow dives let you discover purple sea fans, orange, brown and grey gardens, and a variety of multi-coloured, fluorescent fish. Other popular areas for diving are Saona Island, which can only be reached by boat, and the sunken St. Georges barge near the Club Viva Dominicus.
In Bayahibe, do not feed the fish.

La Romana has three 18-hole championship golf courses open to the public and they are all run by Casa de Campo. They are the Dientes de Perro, La Estancia and the Dye Fore, those last two being designed by Pete Dye. Outside the town you will find more golf courses in Juan Dolio and on the East Coast.

The Casa de Campo's Equestrian Center offers horseback riding, as does the Rancho Cumayasa and Guavaberry Equestrian Center in Juan Dolio.

Fishing excursionsare offered where you can reel in your own barracuda, tuna or dorado.

Altos de Chavon has a Museum of Archaeology which houses the collections of Samuel Pion, the amateur archaeologist. It mostly exhibits Taino treasures, which were the island's first settlers.

The Fun Fun Cave displays cave art and the Cueva de las Maravillas has about 500 rupestrian paintings by the ancient Tainos.

Altos de Chavon, is a Mediterranean village with cobblestone paths, coral stone fountains and terra cotta buildings. It is right on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Chavon River. Reconstructed in the seventies, the town is home to artists of all types; other features of interest are a charming amphitheatre in Greek style, an archaeological museum dedicated to the island's aboriginal population. The Church of St. Stanislaus is the central attraction with its fountain of the four lions, a colonnade of obelisks and its panoramic views. Maybe you can catch a glimpse at one of its frequent wedding ceremonies. Take an excursion to the deep gorges interwoven with palm groves and a virgin, unspoiled atmosphere.

Towards Sabana de la Mar you will see the Plantacion Tropical, a lovely botanical garden.

If you head east from town you will be rewarded with the island's most beautiful farming areas: plains of sugar-cane plantations, orange and lemon groves.

Most hotels offer nightly shows and the best ones at Casa de Campo.

Many discotheques are situated in La Romana's resorts.

The home of the Performing Arts Department has performances at the Altos de Chavon's amphitheatre.

The uninhabited off shore wildlife reserve located on Isla Catalina can be visited if you book a small boat with captain in Bayahibe or at Rancho Cumayasa Catalina, it has coral reefs therefore ideal for snorkelling. Many dive excursions come to Catalina for the reefs and tropical fish.

Take a holiday from your holiday by visiting the gorgeous Island of Saona. Tour companies will take you there by catamaran in a couple of hours. Spend the day on its beautiful white-sand beaches or go snorkeling.

The Samana Peninsula is rich in spotlessly white beaches, lakes, marble caves, vast palm groves and small islets studding the turquoise bay.

La Romana is mostly composed of top rated All Inclusive resorts located in the Bayahibe-Dominicus area. National Parks are also available for camping with the permission of the National Parks Office.

This destination attracts a richer clientele therefore you will find many gastronomical restaurants. More restaurants are located in Altos de Chavon, La Marina de Casa de Campo and the towns of Bayahibe and Dominicus.

The Saturday morning market
La Marina located at Casa de Campo resort offers upscale Dominican crafts and apparel.

Altos de Chavon's artist community is strongly dedicated to the Dominican culture. Many work in their shops and galleries where you can purchase these works of art and handicraft.