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Voykit pocket guide · Dominican Republic
La Romana
Spend 2–3 days in La Romana for resort beaches, Altos de Chavón and a day trip to Bayahibe; then continue east or north.
La Romana is a resort hub on the southeast coast, anchored by Casa de Campo and the artist village Altos de Chavón. A short stay lets you enjoy all‑inclusive beaches, golf, and cultural sights, then move on to other Dominican regions.
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- DOP
- Money
- Currency is the Dominican peso (DOP); resorts and tour operators often quote in US dollars.
- Daily spend
- Budget DOP 1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid DOP 1,800–3,000 excl. bed · High DOP 3,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro and Altice sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at the airports and malls; bring your passport.
- Emergency
- Police 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US; power cuts happen outside resorts.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% service already added; 5–10% extra for good service.; Resorts: US$1–2 for bars, US$2–5 a day housekeeping.; Guides and drivers: 10%.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; buy garrafones (big refillable jugs) or bottled.
- Toilets
- In restaurants and malls; carry tissue.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | DOP 40–70 |
| Local dish (e.g., sancocho) | DOP 150–250 |
| Beer (bottle) | DOP 80–120 |
| Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km)) | DOP 300–500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LRM · La Romana International Airport
- Scheduled and charter flights daily
Typical fares
- LRM → Casa de Campo (taxi)
- ≈ DOP 500 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Motorbike taxis (conchos) and gua‑gua minibuses are common; negotiate fares before boarding. Buses are cheapest for longer trips. No rail service.
See and do
Known for
- Casa de Campo Resort
- Altos de Chavón artist village
- Bayahibe beach and diving
- Golf and spa facilities
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Altos de Chavón | Taxi or gua‑gua, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Bayahibe | Bus to Bayahibe, then taxi to beach, about 45 min total | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Casa de Campo Resort and Villas
- All‑inclusive resort, beach access, golf, spa; good base for 2 nights.
- Sunscape Dominicus La Romana
- Family‑friendly all‑inclusive hotel near the airport.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwahn-toh koo-stah |
| I would like a taxi | Quisiera un taxikee-see-eh-rah oon tahk-see |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?don-deh es-tah lah plah-yah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake; kiss on the cheek among friends; avoid: Skipping hellos
- Dress: Long trousers in offices, churches, some clubs; avoid: Swimwear off the beach
- Time: Allow flexibility; avoid: Expecting punctual starts socially
- Dominoes: Watch and ask to join; avoid: Interrupting a game
Scams and watch-outs
- Motorbike taxis may overcharge; agree on price up front.
- Roads to La Romana can have potholes, especially after rain.
- Beach vendors often inflate prices; bargain.
Generally safe for tourists; stay alert on motorbike rides and negotiate transport fares.
One and two days
No timed day plan for La Romana yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Casa de Campo Resort
- Altos de Chavón artist village
- Bayahibe beach and diving
- Golf and spa facilities
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: La Romana, revision 4932706 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4932706
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
La Romana
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police911
US consulate in Santo Domingo; other embassies in the capital.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/la-romana). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.