Sightseeing in La Romana - what to see. Complete travel guide

Super Colmado La Romana is a resort-city located on south-east of Spain on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. This town is famous for its silent and picturesque beaches.

La Romana is a small cozy town formed during the times of the development of sugar industry. The center of the city is the location of a large Duarte Park. Near the park are built numerous wooden bungalows. Each Saturday a local market is opened here. Visiting it will be very interesting to all tourists.
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
If you make a trip east from the town, you will see large farming regions that mostly grow cane. The beauty of local citrus gardens will amaze visitors of this place.

The majority of hotels are located along the seaside not far away from the town. Here tourists will find comfortable guestrooms, high quality service, peaceful rest and numerous entertainments. There is Chavon River in this region. The banks of the river are often rocky. Here is located village of painters named Altos de Chavon. The village is built according to old Italian traditions. Its main sight is an amazingly beautiful amphitheater.
In case you like marine travels, you will enjoy renting a cutter and visit Saona Island, or watch Eastern National Park that is a magnificent place with numerous rare plants and animals (there are over 112 types of birds, pelicans, sea turtles, flying fish, dolphins and mammals in the park). The park is also famous for various climbers that fall down to sea, grottos and caves. Many years ago here lived a crew of Christopher Columbus after finding sanctuary in this place during the second voyage. Even most hard to please tourists who have seen many places will be amazed by the unique beauty of this place. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
On the island you can visit a lot of unusual sights, for example, to make an excursion to the old cigar factory. Like many years ago, practically all stages of the manufacturing of cigars are carried out manually. Absolutely everyone can observe the production. Such an excursion promises to be fascinating even for those who have never experienced a special attraction to tobacco smoking. For those who are not indifferent to elite tobacco, they will have the opportunity to buy cigars from the factory at the most attractive prices.
On the territory of the island, there are several interesting archaeological areas. In the local Archaeological Museum, you can see the exhibits discovered during their research. The museum is located in a traditional one-storey building, where visitors can see an interesting collection of ancient ritual objects. In total, the museum has more than 3,000 exhibits, some of them over 5,000 years old. To visit this amazing museum is completely free.
Rest in the Dominican "paradise" of La Romana is a real joy for all visitors to the city. In particular, for each family member, because everyone will be able to find entertainment to their … Open
One of the most beautiful architectural structures on the island is said to be the Church of St. Stanislaus. Hundreds of years ago, this wonderful church was chosen for wedding ceremony by many eminent couples. Now world celebrities come to the islet to marry in this ancient church. In 1979, a significant event for the church took place. Pope John Paul II gave her several statues that added to the collection of ancient relics.
In the diversity of the natural attractions on the island, it is worth mentioning the cave of El Chico, which has a very complex structure. The cave is located at a depth of 9 - 12 meters. There are halls of various shapes and sizes, decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. Unfortunately, only experienced divers can admire these amazing beauties. The cave is completely flooded with water, the crystal clearness of which provides excellent visibility. In the complex labyrinth of underground halls, there are absolutely no air bags. Therefore, only experienced divers can dive here.
La Romana is one of the largest suppliers of meat in the region, therefore, original meat dishes are as common as fish in local restaurants. Fresh meat dishes can be tasted even in small … Open
Cave of Wonders, on the contrary, can be visited by absolutely everyone. It became available for excursions in 2003. The name of the cave is due to an incredibly beautiful design. For visitors, a lot of convenient bridges, observation platforms, and stairs were set. Complementing the atmosphere is a multicolored illumination, which stains stalactites and stalagmites in all colors of the rainbow.
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There are many old buildings that belong to the colonial period in Santo Domingo. The most famous landmarks of that era are the Alcazar de Colon and Columbus Park. Amber Cove, which is located in the northern part of the city, is a wonderful piece of nature. The coastline got this unusual name because of rare black amber that can be found there. Local beaches have quickly become famous among fans of scuba diving. If you are not much into observing underwater life and wonderful reefs, simply take a walk to enjoy beautiful lagoons and lush tropical greenery. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around La Romana
♥   National Park 'Sierra de Neyba' , 106.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Las Cascada Waterpark

From the series “The Greatest and Fanciest Water Parks”
A great swimming pool with artificial waves is great for surfers. Those who do not like risky activities will appreciate the lazy river. Since the water park is completely open, it is available for visit in the period from March to October. Budget travelers will appreciate the low cost of the admission tickets. Excellent discounts are provided for children. … Read further

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