Destination · La Romana
La Romana and Casa de Campo, without the rental car
Altos de Chavón above the river, the marina, Teeth of the Dog and the boats to Catalina Island — an hour and ten minutes from Punta Cana, door to door.
- From airport
- ≈ 1h 10m
- Distance
- ≈ 65 km
- Transfer from
- $110 / vehicle
- Catalina tour from
- $110 / person
Getting to La Romana from Punta Cana
La Romana sits west of Punta Cana on the south-east coast, connected by the Autovía del Coral. The drive takes about an hour and ten minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, and a little longer from the Bávaro hotels.
The town itself is a working Dominican city built around the old sugar industry, but most visitors come for what surrounds it: Casa de Campo, the Chavón river canyon, the marina and the boats that leave for Catalina Island.
La Romana has its own airport (LRM) right beside Casa de Campo, but it handles far fewer routes than Punta Cana. Many travelers fly into PUJ for the schedule and the fare, and cover the last 70 minutes by road.
What to see in La Romana
- 01
Altos de Chavón
A recreated 16th-century Mediterranean village above the Chavón river, with artisan workshops, galleries, an archaeological museum and a Greek-style amphitheatre that has hosted major concerts since the 1980s.
- 02
Casa de Campo
One of the Caribbean’s best-known resort communities: a marina, polo fields, a shooting centre and the Teeth of the Dog course designed by Pete Dye, famous for its seaside holes.
- 03
Catalina Island
Protected reefs a short boat ride offshore, with some of the clearest snorkelling water in the country and the dramatic wall that divers come for.
- 04
Cueva de las Maravillas
A lit, accessible cave west of the city with hundreds of Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs — the best rainy-day plan in the region.
- 05
Marina Casa de Campo
An Italian-village-style marina with restaurants and yachts, pleasant for an evening even if you are not sailing.
- 06
Minitas Beach
The calm, sheltered beach club of Casa de Campo, ideal for families and an easy afternoon after Altos de Chavón.
Tours near La Romana with pickup in Punta Cana
All tours
Snorkel & DiveCatalina Island Full Day Tour
Trade the resort pool for a wild Caribbean reef. Catalina Island's untouched coral gardens and secluded white-sand coves offer some of the best snorkelling on the Dominican coast, paired with a beachside Dominican lunch.
Island EscapeSaona Island Full day Tour
Spend the day on the Dominican Republic's most famous island -- wade through the shallow natural pool, feast on a seaside buffet with unlimited drinks, and soak up hours of uninterrupted Caribbean sun on powder-white sand.
Water Sports & DivingBuceo Bayahibe - Scuba Diving
Bayahibe's warm, gin-clear waters harbour some of the Caribbean's healthiest reefs and most photogenic wrecks. Two tank dives, PADI-certified instructors, and all gear included -- open to total beginners and certified divers alike.
Plan your trip
Our local guides go deeper on routes, timings and what to expect.
La Romana FAQ
How long is the drive from Punta Cana to La Romana?
About 1 hour 10 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport on the Autovía del Coral, and around 1 hour 20 minutes from Bávaro hotels.
How much is a transfer from Punta Cana to Casa de Campo?
A private minivan for up to 5 passengers starts at $110 one way. Bahía Príncipe La Romana starts at $125. Larger vehicles are quoted instantly in the booking form.
Should I fly into La Romana (LRM) or Punta Cana (PUJ)?
LRM is minutes from Casa de Campo but has few routes. PUJ usually offers more flights and better fares, and the transfer is only about 70 minutes.
Can I visit Altos de Chavón on a day trip from Punta Cana?
Yes. With a private transfer it works comfortably as a day trip: Altos de Chavón in the morning, lunch at the marina and a beach stop before heading back.
Ready for La Romana?
Fixed price per vehicle, bilingual drivers and support on WhatsApp before, during and after your ride.