La Romana is famous for its natural attractions, although the same couldn't be said of a small number of historical sites at the resort. The main cultural center of the region is the Altos de Chavon. This open-air museum was opened here more than 30 years ago. This museum is a recreation of a medieval town, the likes of which were located here in the era of the Spanish colonization. All the buildings look very realistic, as they were built in accordance with the 15th-century traditions.
Local people are very friendly and sociable, always treating tourists with respect and interest. They are all accustomed to a measured and unhurried pace of life so one should not be … 
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The main entertainment for visitors to La Romana is rest on its picturesque sandy beaches. They are well-equipped and suitable for doing water sports, these places are very popular with … Open
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In the vicinity of the resort is another important historical site - Cueva de las Maravillas. The beautiful cave in which you can admire stalactites and stalagmites served as an aboriginal dwelling for many years. Researchers have discovered interesting rock drawings whose age is several thousand years. Now the cave is perfectly equipped for excursions, a convenient lighting system and viewing platforms were built inside. Archaeological research has been carried out in the cave for many years. Today, artifacts found here can be seen in the museum.
1. The ideal time to visit the resort is between December and May. This period is characterized by the most favorable weather and the largest number of sunny days. 2. There is no … Open
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Fans of exploring historical sites often take trips to Santo Domingo, which is famous for the variety of historic buildings. Since the days of colonization, many beautiful mansions and old churches have been preserved here, forming a unique historical appearance of the city. There are a lot of unique historical monuments here, most of the colonial villas today are converted into museums and art galleries. The old colonial city is great for walking, it has preserved old cobbled streets along with historic architecture.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in La Romana and surroundings
Iconic cultural sights of Dominican Republic
The Museum of Royal Houses' majestic building is located in the colonial center on the corner of Mercedes Street. For four decades, this historical museum has acquainted visitors with the country's colonial period, the way of life and customs of people of that time. Here, in nine interconnected rooms, you can see weapons, documents, and household items with a history dating back over 3 centuries. The museum includes a reading room, a library, a conference hall, and an exhibition hall. Once it housed the Royal Residence and the Government House. The first court of the New World appeared in the same place. It was a place of important meetings and parties attended by prominent figures of the colonial society.
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