Travel Documents, Language & Currency
Travel Documents
To find out the travel documents needed, check with the nearest embassy, and for U.S. residents, visit http://travel.state.gov/.
Language
The official language of La Romana is Spanish, but most employees at hotels and tourist destinations speak English.
Currency
The official currency is the Dominican Peso, but major credit cards and travelers' checks are accepted at many of the country's tourist destinations. ATMs are located in almost all cities.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
La Romana has a tropical savanna climate with dry winters. The average temperature in La Romana is 88F.
Beaches
The Dominican Republic's beaches are widely celebrated as being among the world's best, and for good reason. Here, more than 1,000 miles of sugar-colored sand is gently lapped by crystal-clear waters.
Activities & Tourist Attractions
Activities
There's much to see and do in La Romana. Check out the Guadalupe Underwater Museum, which can also be seen by snorkeling above it, or visit the Cara Merchant shipwreck. If you love water activities you'll enjoy diving and snorkeling. La Romana, which has incredible golf courses, also has a tourism complex with facilities for polo, shooting and tennis.
Nightlife
Whether you want to spend the evening at a swanky bar or dancing at a club, there are plenty of nightlife options no matter what your interests.