La Romana Destination Guide
90 minutes southwest of Punta Cana and 90 minutes east of Santo Domingo lies La Romana, the playground of the rich and famous and home the famous Casa de Campo. A sports enthusiast's dream. This 7000 acre resort community is home to international polo matches, 4 top-ranked championship 18-hole golf courses (the best in the Caribbean) and other outdoor sporting activities. Home to the spectacular Altos de Chavon, a 16th century Mediterranean village replica with great shopping, bars and restaurants. The Night Show at Altos de Chavon is a must! Also home to Saona Island and Catalina Island that has the most popular sailing and snorkeling excursions.
Weather in La Romana
The average temperature is 77°F, with August being the warmest month and January the coolest. Summer temperatures range from 89-95°F, winter from 75-90°F. The main rainy season is between June and October, when it is hottest.
Tipping in La Romana
A 23% gov't tax is added to all bills, including a 10% service charge. All hotel and restaurant taxes and tips are included in All-Inclusive packages.
Wedding Requirements for La Romana
Getting maried in Punta Cana is popular. A couple needs to inform the hotel at least one month in advance, with a minimum of 15 days notice, in order to reserve the judge, look for hotels offering wedding packages who will handle this for you. The hotel will inform guests of all the required documents they need to present in order to legally wed in the D.R.
Airport Information for La Romana
Travel to and from La Romana uses the LRM - La Romana; SDQ - Santo Domingo Las Americas Int'l Airport.
Rental Cars in La Romana
You must be at least 25 years old to rent a car, and you'll need a valid driver's license from your home country or an international driving permit. Although we do not recommend renting a car, car rentals are available for approximately $50 - $65 per day. Several internationally recognized companies (I.e. Hertz, Avis and Budget) operate in competition with many local operators. The latter usually offer customers substantially lower prices, but could be a source of problems in case of accidents. Insurance is relatively expensive, collision-damage waiver is essential if you don't want to pay for the full value of repairs for damages in cases of accident. Be sure to check that there is adequate coverage if you rent from the local operators and that there is a spare tire and jack for repairs.
