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Hispaniola Island Discovery Tour
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Explore Altos de Chavón, a stunning Mediterranean-style hilltop village perched above the Chavón River in La Romana. This purpose-built artist community—designed by Paramount Pictures set designer Roberto Copa—blends European charm with Dominican culture, featuring galleries, a design school, archaeology museum, and panoramic river views.
Altos de Chavon, a city known worldwide as the city of artists, is an old Mediterranean-style villa built on a height above the Chavón River in the Dominican Republic. Altos de Chavon has a design school, where we will find Fashion Design, Graphic and Digital, Fine Arts and Illustration.
Our tour or excursion to Altos de Chavón will take you to a well-known recreation of a town with Mediterranean and European style conceived by Roberto Copa, well-known stage designer of Paramount Pictures.
Our tour to the curious village of Altos de Chavón begins in Private Transportation from our Hotel and we will head west, along the wonderful Dominican highway until we reach Chavón.
We will walk and enjoy the views and lush. The village is located on the top of the hill, on the banks of the Chavón River, offering stunning views of the river and its unspoilt surroundings. The village of Altos de Chavón offers narrow alleys of cobblestones, old-looking houses, a church, fountains, a Roman amphitheater, a cultural center and an archaeological museum.
Our staff will accompany you during your visit in Chavon and they will have approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to enjoy this incredible tour.
At the end, our transportation will take you back to your hotel.
This tour operates every day, its approximate duration is 4 hours.
Highlights
- ✓Cobblestone streets and colonial architecture overlooking the Chavón River
- ✓Visit the on-site design school studios (Fashion, Graphic, Fine Arts, Illustration)
- ✓Explore the archaeological museum and Roman-inspired amphitheater
- ✓Browse local artisan galleries and boutiques
- ✓Church, fountains, and cultural center within the village
- ✓Guided 2.5-hour walk with hotel transport included
Insider tips
- ★Arrive mid-morning to avoid afternoon heat and catch best light for photography across the river gorge
- ★The village is compact—comfortable walking shoes essential on uneven cobblestones
- ★Chat with artists in open studios; many pieces are one-of-a-kind and cheaper than gallery prices
- ★Bring water and sunscreen; limited shade in village center despite elevation
Good to know
- •Hotel pickup and return transport included; 4 hours total (includes 2.5-hour village time)
- •Operates daily; bring comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone terrain
- •All-ages friendly, but sloped terrain and stairs may challenge mobility issues
Who it's for
Art lovers and creative professionalsCulture and history enthusiastsPhotography-focused travellersCouples seeking romantic scenic views
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon visits offer cooler temperatures and softer light. Visit on weekdays for fewer crowds and better access to artist studios.
Frequently asked questions
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