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La Romana, Dominican Republic

La Romana is a municipality and capital of the southeastern La Romana Province, opposite Catalina Island. It is one of the 10 largest cities in the Dominican Republic with a population estimated in 2022 at 153,241 within the city limits, of whom 149,840 are urban and 3,401 are rural.

Type City

Why go

  • City in La Romana Province, Dominican Republic.
  • Served by Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM).

History

La Romana is a municipality and capital of the southeastern La Romana Province, opposite Catalina Island. It is one of the 10 largest cities in the Dominican Republic with a population estimated in 2022 at 153,241 within the city limits, of whom 149,840 are urban and 3,401 are rural. The name Romana comes from the word "Bomana", a name given by Indians to what is known today as Romana River.

Where to stay

Carretera La Romana - Higuey Hwy, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · casadecampo.com.do
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Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, Golf Villa 2, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · everythingpuntacana.com
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San Pedro – La Romana Highway Km 12, La Caña 21000, Dominican Republic · bahia-principe.com
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Av. Francisco Alberto Caamaño Deño 37, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · booking.com
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C. Pedro A. Lluberes 145, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · instagram.com
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Carr. La Caleta, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · thehopeplaza.com
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Calle Padre Abreu, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · olimpohotel.com
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Calle 9ª 60, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · lacasonamcromana.com
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Calle A Esq, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · hilton.com
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C-2DA 2, La Romana 22010, Dominican Republic · hotelsilvestre.com
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C. Restauracion 17, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic · hoteldetail.eu
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C. 1era NUMERO 15, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C2FG+V25, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Calle Dr. Teofilo Ferry 44, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Av. El Cacique 7, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C2GV+CMX, C. Los Almendros, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Los Lagos 57, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C246+GWP, etapa 6, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Casa de Campo, Punta Minitas 41, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C-2DA esq, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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CX3W+3QG, Unnamed Road, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Altos de Rio Dulce, C. Cofresi # 1, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Av Padre Abreu 9, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Carr. La Caleta, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C37H+J54, Av. Central, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Calle C, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Calle Principal, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C233+WF2, Calle A, La Caleta Residencial La Romana, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Calle C, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C. Primera 1, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C2GM+PQJ, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C. Duarte 34, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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la caleta, Calle Doce, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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C34Q+3RG, Casa De Campo, La Romana 22000, Dominican Republic
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Restaurants & places to go

Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · C. Eugenio A Miranda, 22000 · heladosbon.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: opening_hours=Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · Carretera Principal de Caleta, 22000
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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French, Belgian, Reposteria, Panaderia, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · Calle Altagracia, La Romana
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Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
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Restaurant · Opening hours: opening_hours=Su-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-21:00 · Carretera Principal de Caleta, 22000
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 11:00-18:00; Mo-Th 11:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 11:00-18:00 · 22000 · casadecampo.com.do
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 11:00-15:30; Tu 11:00-15:30; Th 11:00-15:30; Fr 11:00-15:30; Sa 11:00-15:30 · Calle Julio Enrique Ávila Castillo, 22000
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:45-21:00; Fr 10:45-24:00; Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 07:00-24:00 · Carretera Principal de Caleta, 22000
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-03:00 Features: delivery · Avenida Gregorio Luperón, La Romana, 22000
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Fast Food · Opening hours: opening_hours=Mo-We,Fr-Su 07:00-03:00; Th off · 1 Calle Julio Enrique Ávila Castillo, 22000
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Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · La Marina, La Romana, 22000
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Burger, Pizza, Asian, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · La Marina, Casa de Campo, La Romana
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · La Romana - Caleta
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 22000
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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Various Restaurents, Restaurant · Various Restaurents restaurant · La Romana, 22000
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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American, Restaurant · American restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su 12:00-24:00; Mo-Th 12:00-23:00; Fr 12:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00 · 22000
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · Avenida Profesor Juan Bosch, 22000
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant · La Romana, 22000
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Airports

Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) 6.6 km to the centre
La Romana, 12, DO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Blue Panorama Airlines, Air Europa, Air Transat, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Miami, Rome, Halifax, Madrid, Milano… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Santo Domingo (103 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
  • Blue Panorama Airlines BV (767) · 2 routes: Milano, Rome
  • Air Europa UX (A330-300) · 1 route: Madrid
  • Air Transat TS (310) · 1 route: Halifax
  • American Airlines AA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Miami*
  • Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 1 route: Oranjestad
  • JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
  • Meridiana IG (767) · 1 route: Rome
  • Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
  • US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Miami

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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La Romana Batey Cacata airport 8.2 km to the centre
La Romana, 12, DO
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La Romana Batey Lechuga Airport 21 km to the centre
La Romana, 08, DO
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Cueva Las Maravillas Airport 22 km to the centre
San Pedro de Macorís, 23, DO
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Getting there by ferry

Puerto Turístico
Ferry terminal · 1 km from the centre · CR
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Puerto de Bayahibe
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LRM has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Miami, Rome, Halifax, Madrid, Milano…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Puerto Turístico, 1 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for La Romana, Dominican Republic. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.