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Saona Island
A tropical paradise off the Dominican Republic's southeastern coast with powdery white sand, natural pools with starfish, and swaying palm trees.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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La Romana
La Romana, Dominican Republic · North America
About La Romana
La Romana sits on the route: 20 minutes from Guaymate, 38km from Saona Island.
La Romana is in Dominican Republic, with about 210,000 people. The nearest town is Guaymate, about 18 km away.
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 (metropolitan population: 270,000), of whom 149,840 are urban and 3,401 are rural.Read more
The name Romana comes from the word "Bomana", a name given by Indians to what is known today as Romana River.
The modern La Romana International Airport was opened in 2000. The city is near several other cities, such as San Pedro de Macorís and the national capital, Santo Domingo de Guzmán. The city is a hub for a growing tourist industry with several nearby local resort spots, such as the beachfront Bayahibe, Dominicus, Casa de Campo, and the growing number of golf resorts that surround the area.
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What is there to see near La Romana?
Within an hour or so of La Romana: Saona Island (38 km).
Where is La Romana?
La Romana is in La Romana, Dominican Republic, about 18 km from Guaymate.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 208,437
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Region
- La Romana
- Timezone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Coordinates
- 18.4233, -68.9664
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Worth the detour from La Romana
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
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Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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