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Life is Casa de Campo is starting to look a little more lively this weekend, with the La Romana Carnaval on Sunday and a ‘Fiesta Cubano’ on Saturday evening at the Victory Club.

There are some great movies playing this week, to view the updated movie times and trailers, click here.


‘Rock the Beach’ Party with the ‘Tiki Sports Bar Restaurant’
Beach Party and Inauguration of  the ‘Tiki Sports Bar Restaurant’on Dominicus beach (formerly Los Lagos restaurant)
When: From 7pm
Where: Dominicus Beach

‘Fiesta Cubana’ at Victory Club
A fun Cuban themed night with music, dancing, cuban food and drinks and even a Cuban dance performance of the Cuban dance ‘son’
When: From 8.3o pm
Where: The Victory Club at the end of the Paseo del Mar in the Marina Casa de Campo
Specials: ‘Cuban Dinner’ – RD$600 per person, Mojito – RD$300, Cuba Libre – RD$250, Guarapo de Caña (sugar cane drink) – RD$150
Reservations: 809-523-2264

‘Mujer Enamorada’ Art Exhibit at the Altos de Chavón Art Gallery
OPEN: 9am – 6pm, CLOSED TUESDAYS!
Click here to find out more!

Parque Inflable / Inflatable Games Park
When: 2pm – 8pm
Where: Club Casa de Puerto Rico
Cost: RD$300 to use the inflatable games


The La Romana Carnaval
A colorful and traditional carnaval parade through the streets of La Romana!
When:
3pm
Where: The streets of La Romana
Arrive early for parking – streets to be used in the Carnaval will be closed down early! Also for sheltered seating head towards Plaza Lama – more details on this coming as soon as we have it!
Click here to find out more!
To see photos of last year’s La Romana Carnaval, click here.

‘Mujer Enamorada’ Art Exhibit at the Altos de Chavón Art Gallery
OPEN: 9am – 6pm, CLOSED TUESDAYS!
Click here to find out more!

Parque Inflable / Inflatable Games Park
When: 1pm – 7pm
Where: Club Casa de Puerto Rico
Cost: RD$300 to use the inflatable games

As well as this weekend’s events and activities happening in Casa de Campo, there are a number of ‘THINGS TO DO‘ in Casa de Campo and further afield, available every week. Here’s our guide – to keep you busy! We’ll be adding to this list, so keep checking back for different things to do!

The Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe is the largest casino in the La Romana Bayahibe area – its very modern, the perfect place to enjoy an evening of naughty gambling!

Plaza Montecarlo at Dominicus Bayahibe
Tel: 809-833-0574
www.empresasee.com.do

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The Tabacalera de Garcia Factory Tours The Tabacalera de Garcia is the world’s largest hand-rolled cigar factory and is open to the public for FREE tours, which take you through the many stages which go into the creation of every cigar. Tours are available Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 4 pm and Saturdays between 8am and 12pm, by appointment. To book call: 809-556-2127 extension 2341 or email tour@laspalmascigar.com To read our review of the Tabacalera de Garcia Factory Tours, click here.

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AquaNautus Helmet Diving in Bayahibe AquaNautas helmet diving is quiet simply a unique and incredible experience – all the fun and beauty of real diving without all the scary, stressful parts! Located in nearby Bayahibe, Helmet Diving makes a great family excursion – explore under the sea and explore a little of beautiful Bayahibe! For kids age 12 and over, US$45 per person. To make a reservation, email: info@casadecampoliving.com To read our review of AquaNautus Helmet Diving, click here.

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The Cygalle Healing Spa The Cygalle Healing Spa, found in the Casa de Campo main hotel area, near to the pool is a haven of tranquility, which offers top-class massages and a heavenly Water Ritual room with sauna, steam room, hot and cold plunge pools and showers for two! To read about their Hot Stone Massage, click here and to read about their Tropical Day Dream massage, click here.

There are many great restaurants in and outside of Casa de Campo, here is our short guide to a few of your options!

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La Piazetta, Altos de Chavon La Piazetta has been an Altos de Chavon staple for many many years and with good reason: it is quiet simply excellent! A traditional Italian restaurant, with rustic charm and great food such as tuna tartare, the Italian Antipasto, beef steak, lamb chops and fish. Reservations: Casa de Campo EXT 5339 To see photos and read our review of La Piazetta, click here.

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Dom Ham, is a GREAT burger place, with burgers, sausage, steaks, chicken wings, tostones and fries. There is nothing fancy about Dom Ham, but the food is good! Located a mere five minutes from the gates of Casa de Campo in La Romana, one street up from the Clinica Canela (Calle Altragracia Esq. Benito Moncion.) To see photos and read our review of Dom Ham, click here.
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A traditional Spanish restaurant with Asturian cider, papas bravas, croquettes, chorizo and much more!
Centro Asturiano de Santo Domingo, Av.Bolivar No 58, Gazcue. Tel: 09-682-2156 or 809-854-3456 To see photos and read our review of the Centro Asturiano, click here.