Altos de Chavon, La Romana

What to see, what to do, what to visit in Juan Dolio and surroundings.

Alto de Chavon - La Romana

Alto de Chavon is a replica of a village médivial Mediterranean. Its construction began in 1976, Alto de Chavon was inaugurated in 1982. The village was built in stone around the river Chavon. In the village there are restaurants, shops, art galleries, a church, the archaeological museum and a 5000-seat amphitheater which is organized concert and other cultural events, also has an art school. Alto de Chavon worth a detour, the village takes you to another time in another place! Alto de Chavon has an undeniable charm, the place is well maintained and the view of the river Chavon and Casa de Campo is beautiful. This restored medieval village is a mecca of tourism in La Romana.

Location

Alto de Chavon is located in Casa De Campo, La Romana.
Hours: daily
Price: $ 5.00 (on 01/2012). If you paid $ 25 to visit Casa De Campo, the entrance to Alto de Chavon is included.

Cave of Wonders

The Cueva de las Maravillas is located between La Romana and San Pedro de Macoris, she was discovered in 1926. About 30% of the cave is open to the public. Inside you will see stalactites, stalagmites and some paintings Tainos. The visit of the Cave of Wonders is accompanied by a tourist guide and takes about 30 to 40 minutes. The visit is easy and convenient to all public. Note that it is forbidden to take pictures to preserve the cave and paintings.

Guayacanes Beach

Guayacanes is Popular beach because of their great restaurants, these beaches attract residents from Santo Domingo for vacations and are perfect for taking long walks under coconut palms.

Santo Domingo

Visit the capital and the Colonial Zone that are just 30 minutes drive from Juan Dolio, the Colonial Zone is one of the major tourist attractions of the Dominican Republic, the first city of the Americas.

Santo Domingo is the most populous city in the Caribbean, the largest and most developed of the Dominican Republic. This is the country's economic hub, many national and international companies have their main offices here. Santo Domingo has a range of amenities and tourism attractions, especially history. The first buildings in America, as the first cathedral of America, the Ozama Fortress, the first fort in the Americas, and the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, the first university in the New World.