What is at the port at La Romana

[PA Beachlovers]

We are looking at an excursion in La Romana but will have a few hours when we are done. Is there anything in the area of the port to do, a beach, any bars, etc. From what we have read it is not safe to go wandering off by yourself there.

[Cruising Photographer]

There are a few duity free shops. maybe a small restaurant. the rest of the area is park like, but no beach. it is fenced in. I woiud not go outside without a tour or taxi taking you to a safe area.

[lifesabeach123]

No beach within walking distance of port.

 

From port you can walk 10 minutes into La Romana town. Ask the port security guards to point you in the right direction. It's safe to walk around, I see many cruise passengers walking there from port. However, there isn't that much to see if you don't know your way around. There is a big supermarket Jumbo on the main road - big red sign you can't miss it. There you can find a large selection of rums, alcohol and coffee at local prices (far cheaper than the duty free!). Inside Jumbo there is also a Burger King, Pharmacy and Dominican Cafeteria with free wifi (upstairs in the seating area). Everywhere will accept US dollars.

 

Crema Café on Calle Francisco Richiez (marked N on the map link below) is my favorite place to eat. Serves delicious patisserie and lunches. Sugar coated spare ribs - amazing!, excellent falafel pita sandwiches, their chinola cheese cake (passion fruit) is to die for! It's about a 20 minute walk from port, but well worth it! Go up the road with the police station on it (marked H on the map), pass Plaza Lama department store on your left, Crema is on the right before Iberia supermarket. They have both outdoor and indoor seating (air conditioned). Prices are very reasonable. Buen Provecho!

article about Cream Cafe http://casadecampoliving.com/famous-la-romana-bakery-crema-opens-a-savory-kitchen-and-its-sooo-good/

 

Map of La Romana town (port is marked "Puerto La Romana")

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