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Completed in 1982, Altos de Chavón is a replica of a 16th century Mediterranean village, located within the Casa de Campo resort. Overlooking the Chavón river, Altos de Chavón is one of Casa de Campo’s most beautiful areas, visited by hundreds of tourists everyday from nearby resorts, hotels and cruise ships. However, for the guests of the Casa de Campo hotel, as well as residents and villa owners of Casa de Campo, Altos de Chavón is much more than a beauty spot, with several restaurants, shops, bars, an art gallery and the Altos de Chavón school of Art and Design it is also a popular place to “hang-out” (for social gatherings.)
Where: Within the Casa de Campo resort in La Romana
Attractions:
With it’s cobbled streets, breathtaking view and beautiful architecture, Altos de Chavón is a beautiful place for a pleasant stroll – but it also has a number of attractions you may be interested to visit:
• The St Stanislaus Church
• The Altos de Chavón Art Gallery
• The Altos de Chavón Amphitheater
• The Dye Fore and Dye Fore Lakes Golf Course
• The Archeological Museum
• The Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design
Shops:
• The Jenny Polanco Project fashion, arts and crafts store
• Luna Taina souvenir store
• The Art Studios by Emilio Robba – ceramic and textile designs created by artesians in Altos de Chavón
• The Casamontecristo Cigar Lounge – cigars and accessories
• Everett Designs – jewelry
• The Dye Fore Pro Shop – golf accessories and golfing on the Dye Fore and Dye Fore Lakes
• The Tienda Batey – handcrafted linens
• The Mercadito supermarket
Restaurants and Bars:
• Gino in Trastevere restaurant – authentic Italian
• La Piazzetta restaurant – Italian and Mediterranean
• La Cantina restaurant/bar – Caribbean
• Onno’s Bar – popular nightspot/club, serves bar food
• Papa Jacks – popular nightspot/club, serves bar food