Why Bayahibe + La Romana
The water. Reef-protected Caribbean with the calmest swimming on the DR's south coast, and the launching point for Saona Island day trips. La Romana's Casa de Campo holds the DR's most-rated golf course (Teeth of the Dog), Altos de Chavón artist village, and the canal-side marina.
Diving and Saona access
Bayahibe runs as the DR's primary dive base — calm Caribbean entry, multiple kid-friendly reef sites, and easy boat access to Saona. Most resorts include daily snorkel gear and have on-property dive shops at member rates.
“Bayahibe trades Punta Cana's brand density for quieter beaches and the DR's best diving + Saona launching point.”
What to add
Saona Island day (catamaran from Bayahibe), Altos de Chavón visit (Casa de Campo, La Romana), Hoyo Azul day trip (Scape Park, Punta Cana). For golfers, Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo.
