Culture

If you have the chance to mingle with the locals, the exotic combination of mixed races will enchant you. With more than 320.000 inhabitants, and a mixture of native, African and European cultures, this is undoubtedly a region full of interesting contrasts.

Come and enjoy the lifestyle, customs, and beliefs of the people of the Dominican Republic. “Merengue” is the national music, internationally acclaimed, and highly contagious for those who like to dance. “Bachata,” originally thought to be a folk music of sorts, has become the country’s best ambassador, and is extremely popular for all ages.  

We highly recommend during your visit that you enjoy the local cuisine and festivities. The Dominican Carnival is the most popular cultural event of the country. In La Romana it is held every year between February 27 and March 18.

Be sure to take home an authentic momentum of the true local culture from local artisans in the community, whose art is recognizable by quality craftsmanship seal. Local arts and crafts are based on the work of materials such as amber, Larimar, coconut, seeds, wrought iron, and other products specific to the destination.