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| province | La Romana | |
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| Residents | 202.488 (2002) | |
| height | 10 m | |
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La Romana lies in the southeast of the Dominican Republic and has about 190,000 inhabitants. This makes it the third largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in the Caribbean. The city is the capital of the La Romana province of the same name. Due to its location on the south coast, the port of La Romana is the starting point for numerous cruises.
background
La Romana was originally a small village near the south coast. The sugar industry turned it into a large workers' settlement. In the meantime the city has developed into a tourist center. This was made possible by the port and the international airport, destinations are the numerous resorts in the surrounding area, Isla Catalina and Isla Saona.
The name Romana goes back to a trading house in which a Roman high-speed scale (barrel weight scale) was used. Over time, the term was transferred to the place.
getting there
By plane
The 1 La Romana International Airport
(IATA: LRM) was opened in 2000. It mainly serves as an airport for tourists from North America and Europe on their way to the resorts and cruise lines. The heart of the airport is a simple, large hall with security controls and 4 gates. In addition to a simple duty-free shop, there is the absolutely necessary infrastructure and a modest lounge on the upper floor.
In the street
La Romana is about 130 km east of the island's capital Santo Domingo.
By boat
The 2 The port of La Romana is approached by the ships of numerous cruise companies, including the AIDA Cruises and the TUI Cruises. The cruise terminal is about 25 minutes' walk from the city center, you can reach it either from the terminal in a northerly direction west or east of the stadiums (a gate north-east of the exit of the terminal only prevents through traffic, pedestrians can pass), or by taxi or Bus.
mobility
The city center is laid out like a chessboard and can be explored on foot. Taxis can be found at Parque Duarte (negotiate fare), or you can waving to attract attention.
Tourist Attractions
Downtown
There are few sights in the city center
- 1 Parque Juan Pablo Duarte, or Parque Duarte for short. Several of the cultures represent major baseball players.
- 2 town hall
- 3 Santa Rosa de Lima Church, simple church.
- 4 obelisk, built in the era of the dictator in a small park. Decorated with contemporary motifs.
- 5 Palacio de Justicia
- 1 Rio Salao, colorful Caribbean district on the banks of the Río Romana.
Outskirts
- 6 Casa de Campo, privately landscaped grounds east of the city. Several luxury resorts as well as the three world-famous golf courses Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore and The Links.
- 2 Altos de Chavon, Replica of a village in the style of the 16th century. The village borders on Casa de Campo and is picturesquely situated on the heights above the Chavón river. The amphitheater is used for open-air concerts and can accommodate around 5,000 people. There are shops and restaurants in the houses, and services are held in the church on Sundays.
- 7 Isla Catalina. The uninhabited island was discovered by Columbus in 1494 and has wonderful beaches.
activities
- Rail enthusiasts can take a look at the facilities, e.g. at 3 Throw the locomotive shed and workshop
- You can take a quiet walk by the sea (no bathing facilities!), For example, in the villa area 1 do
shop
- In the city center of La Romana is the 1 Cornelio Cigar Factory
- 2 Aldea Cultural Santa Rosa, souvenirs are offered in the former prison.
kitchen
nightlife
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Practical advice
trips
- To Bayahibe and on to the Parque Nacional del Este (Parque Nacional Cotubanamá) with the Isla Saona.
- To Punta Cana it is about 110 km
- Cueva de las Maravillas, Cave of Miracles. The stalactite cave is near the city San Pedro de Macorís.
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