San Rafael del Yuma

Best things to do in San Rafael del Yuma

San Rafael del Yuma's Absolute Essentials

San Rafael del Yuma features the 16th-century Mediterranean-style village of Altos de Chavón, overlooking the Chavón River where scenes from Apocalypse Now were filmed. The region includes the Parque Nacional del Este and Saona Island, known for coral reefs and diverse marine life. History enthusiasts can visit the fortified home of explorer Juan Ponce de León. Coastal Bayahíbe serves as a hub for boat excursions and diving, while the surrounding area offers limestone cenotes like Hoyo Azul and championship golf courses designed by Pete Dye.

San Rafael del Yuma's Absolute Essentials — Map

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Altos de Chavon Village

Altos de Chavón is a tourist attraction, a re-creation of a 16th-century Mediterranean–style village, located atop the Chavón River in the…

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Saona Island

Saona Island is a 110 square kilometer tropical island located off the south-east coast in Dominican Republic's La Altagracia province.

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Del Este National Park

The Parque Nacional Del Este is located in eastern Dominican Republic.

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Bayahibe

Bayahíbe is a town in the Dominican Republic, located about 10 miles east of La Romana on the shore of the Caribbean Sea with 5,618…

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Juan Ponce de Leon Home

Home, that looks more like fortified building, to the 16th century explorer who found Florida.

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Hoyo Azul

Natural limestone cenote with deep turquoise waters located within Scape Park at Cap Cana.

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Scape 2 Cap Cana

Adventure center in the Cap Cana that can provide you with a tour, zipline, horseback riding, diving etc. Check them out!

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Chavón River

Take a boat trip and admire the surroundings of the river where Apocalypse Now movie was shot.

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Dye Fore Golf Course

Unusual elevated golf course that provides stunning views. Challenges not only due to the layout, but also wind that can be truly tricky…

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Punta Espada Golf Course

Tackle this breath-taking course while enjoying spectacular sea views. Already ranked as the best in the Carribean!

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Dye Fore

A 27-hole Pete Dye-designed golf course featuring seven holes along the cliffs of the Chavón River.

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La Estancia Golf Resort

Perfect addition to your visit to La Romana. Although the course is young, it can provide you with decent challenges.

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La Estancia Golf Course 1

Championship course designed by P.B. Dye, integrated into the landscape surrounding the Chavón River.

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Conquista Park

Historical theme park recreating the 16th-century encounter between Spanish colonizers and the indigenous Taino people.

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Parque Central Juan Pablo Duarte

Central town square in San Rafael del Yuma.

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St Stanislaus Church

Stone church in Altos de Chavón consecrated in 1979, named after the patron saint of Poland.

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Bus Stop La Romana y Dominicus

Transit point for local buses traveling between Bayahíbe, La Romana, and Dominicus.

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Puerto de Bayahíbe

Primary departure point for boat excursions to Saona Island and the National Park of the East.

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Money exchange / Rent a car Joel

Local facility for currency exchange and vehicle rentals.

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Baigua Field

Baigua Airport was an agricultural airstrip near the hamlet of Baigue, in the La Altagracia Province of the Dominican Republic.