Altos de Chavon, La Romana: Hours, Address, Altos de Chavon Reviews: 4.5/5
Altos de Chavon
Altos de Chavon
4.5
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
About
Altos de Chavon, is an architectural wonder, a 16th century replica of a Mediterranean village perched high above the Chavón River. The village was designed by Dominican architect Jose Antonio Caro, and created by Italian master designer and cinematographer Roberto Coppa. Dominican artisans handcrafted the stone pathways, decorative ironwork, furniture and enchanting buildings, reviving almost forgotten crafts of metal work and stone carving. Under Coppa's direction, each stone was hand cut, each wooden door frame was handcrafted and each wrought-iron detail hand-forged. Construction of the village began in 1976 and the village was inaugurated in 1982 with the concert of Frank Sinatra at the amphitheater. Altos de Chavon was built as a center of culture for the Dominican people.
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Music for the P... D
3 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
It’s a fake I tried going to altos de chavon and you can only go by a tour guide and trust me they are going to charge you it’s not worth it Dominican Republic has many more places to visit but they want you to go to Casa de campo which is a resort with high end restaurants and altos de chavon …..👎
Written 27 October 2021
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Dear musicforthepeople
Our sincere apologies. We want our guests to have the best possible experience at our resort and we're sorry for your inconvenience.
Due to restrictions as part of the new health and safety protocols, visits to Altos de Chavón are currently not available, with the exceptions of photoshoots and tour operator-guided visits. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Next time you visit the Dominican Republic, we recommend you stay at Casa de Campo REsort so you can enjoy all the services and amenities.
We hope to see you again soon.
Written 30 December 2021
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Michelle F
1 contribution
Sep 2021
wish I was still there; takes my breath away just thinking about it - immaculate professional friendly and accommodating; always greeted with a smile - rooms fully supplied. Jabnia Guerrero amazing wedding planner concierge, Miguel Gonzalez - pleasant, professional so welcoming… it was a place you never wanted to leave. want to thank and mention Melfis Manzanillo front desk, Emmanuel taking care of luggage and transportation and Melvin, mixing the best Coco Chanel! With my whole heart and soul I want to go back to Casa de Campo. Servers at restaurants knew our names and treated us like royalty; they were genuinely happy to have us as their guests. The entire staff, every last one of them were great - especially Domingo and Junior felt like they were our friends. If you saw the photos, you would know exactly what I mean.. too much to say in a little paragraph.
Written 1 October 2021
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Bamalicious
Winter Haven, FL47 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
The trip to Altos de Chavon was a little longer than we wanted but it was worth it !!
The historical church is beautiful and the museum shows many items during that era .
There is a few local vendors and a chance to get your pic taken with Coca Cola the donkey.We ate at a restaurant there and it was yummy but the views are breathtaking and worth the trip there
The historical church is beautiful and the museum shows many items during that era .
There is a few local vendors and a chance to get your pic taken with Coca Cola the donkey.We ate at a restaurant there and it was yummy but the views are breathtaking and worth the trip there
Written 16 September 2021
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Navigate39529679165
4 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
Very beautiful old town feel! Beautiful views and historic feel! Decent Mexican restaurant! For sure worth seeing when you visit!
Written 16 September 2021
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Lamururira
New York City, NY202 contributions
Nov 2020
Restaurants were great and the grounds were amazing to explore. It rained a little so we were limited but we got to see it.
Written 9 June 2021
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Iliana L
5 contributions
May 2021
Beautiful scenery and cute village. Nice for a stroll and pictures as well as for shopping and dining.
Written 25 May 2021
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Derricka W
2 contributions
May 2021
Amazing views! Loved the history. My tour guide Miriam was very knowledgeable. Loved the scenery....
Written 4 May 2021
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL19,313 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This was my first time to La Romana in DR, and was so excited to go back to Altos de Chavon. That being said, we abruptly found out by the resort we were staying at, that they are fully closed due to covid, and only the guests staying at their resort can access it. I even tried contacting the resort for a day pass or a one night fee, but at $745, it was a no no. Very disappointing as it says "open" on Google, and still can't enter this beautiful site...
Written 6 April 2021
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Nina R
22 contributions
Mar 2021
Beautiful vistas, must eat at Chilango! Ask for Vidal. Beautiful and scenic. There were not many shops open when we went but Chilango taqueria was our lunch stop every day!
Written 14 March 2021
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Leandro S
Miami, FL351 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Located on the Campo de campos resort, altos de chevron is a nice Italian style village providing great views of the surrounding area.
Written 14 March 2021
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Carolyn J
Ajax, Canada62 contributions
We are wondering if we can take a taxi from our resort hotel in La Romana to Altos de Chavon? We would like to come and tour the grounds and shops and have lunch. Is this currently allowed with Covid restrictions we would be coming the 1st week in February
Vira
15 contributions
Hello, me and my husband were thinking to stop by one our way to Santo Domingo, how much is the entrance fee? And is there a parking lot where we could park a car while exploring this place? Thank you!
Casa de Campo
La Romana10 contributions
Hi Verochka. Unfortunately, outside visitors are not currently available due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Only scheduled photoshoots and tour operator visits, as well as resort guests and residents are allowed for now. We hope to be open for the general public soon.
Greg K
Pittsburgh, PA355 contributions
Are there tours from Punta Cana to Altos de Chavon? Or is it too far away?
Gitti H
Dominican Republic6 contributions
Hi Greg K. Altos de Chavón welcomes guided visits from tour operators, from Monday to Friday. You should inquire at your hotel if they provide these excursions. We are currently not accepting individual visitors for now.
nibaldom2015
Miami, FL494 contributions
Where do you stay if traveling here? Also is it better to fly into Santo Domingo or Punta Cana? Thank you in advance.
Casa de Campo
La Romana10 contributions
Hi nibaldom2, the best option is to stay in Casa de Campo Resort & Villas. Entrance to Altos de Chavón is complimentary for resort guests.
If you prefer to stay somewhere else, entrance is $25 per person, please note outside visitors are not permitted for now. Only access for photoshoots and visits from tour operators. You can inquire at your hotel if they do Altos de Chavon tours.
We hope to see you soon.
EStrong
Allentown, PA23 contributions
Does anyone know if Altos de Chavón has reopened yet?
Casa de Campo
La Romana10 contributions
Hi!
Yes, we're been open since July 1. As part of the post COVID-19 protocols, we're currently only welcoming visitors as part of a group tour and /or for reserved photoshoots.
We hope to see you soon.
CubaqueenOntario
Ontario613 contributions
Can someone tell me if we can take a shuttle bus from the cruise port terminal to this village? I've heard it costs $8.00 but not sure if this is return or each way. Also is there a cost to go into the village itself ?
Thanks
Casa de Campo
La Romana10 contributions
Hi CubaqueenOntario, access to Altos de Chavón is US$25.00 p/p. Registered hotel guests and residents do not pay admission fee. Admission fee is paid directly at the Altos de Chavón box office and at the main entrance of the resort. Please note admission does not include transportation and all attendees must provide photo ID. Visits are from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, every day. You can request at the Port's information booth about a shuttle
Profguy
Indianapolis, IN2,624 contributions
I want to visit Altos de Chavon Saturday evening and visit the Church. Maybe also east dinner. How do I arrange a taxi back to my resort in Bayahibe, since I doubt there are ones waiting around?
Casa de Campo
La Romana10 contributions
Hi Profguy, we recommend that you make the reservation first with the restaurant. We provide a Day Tour that provides access to Altos de Chavon until 5:00 pm.
ksilva4
Hood River, OR87 contributions
Do you do any 1/2day tours for the cruise ships? We are 6 adults with an 11mo old. Coming in tues. Jan. 15th, 2019, on the Carnival Horizon. Docking at 9:30, leaving at 4pm. So Need something middle of the road. Maybe the medieval village, boat ride or monkey plantation. We just want to see some of yr island. Several of the adults are heavier and with the baby, we can't do anything really that active. Thanks for yr response.
Shari Silva
WarrenDBoyle
Savannah, GA4 contributions
This is a wonderful place to visit. It’s atop a hill and has restaurants, interesting stores and part of the School of Art. Great views for photographer. Wear comfortable shoes - cobble stones.
Kids no so much to do!
elianaelias
Porto Alegre, RS2 contributions
Vou passar um dia nas ilhas Catalina e gostaria de saber se posso me deslocar da ilha ,conhecer Altos de Chavon e voltar para a ilha e retornar ao barco cruzeiro. Agradeço.
Carlos Freitas
Figueira da Foz, Portugal475 contributions
Como não conheço a ilha de Catalina, não sei informar da facilidade de acesso ou viagem para os Altos de Chavon.
Mas que vale a pena lá ir, disso não tenha dúvidas!
Frequently Asked Questions about Altos de Chavon
- Altos de Chavon is open:
- Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- We recommend booking Altos de Chavon tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 17 Altos de Chavon tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Altos de Chavon:
- From Punta Cana: Saona Island & Altos de Chavon Day Trip with Lunch and Open Bar (From RM 351.32)
- Day Trip To Saona Island and Altos de Chavon From La Romana (From RM 334.59)
- Punta Cana Day Trip: Catalina Island and Altos de Chavon (From RM 460.07)
- Catalina VIP and Altos De Chavon Full-Day Tour (From RM 773.75)
- Saona Island and Altos de Chavon All-Inclusive Tour from Punta Cana (From RM 460.07)
- Hotels near Altos de Chavon:
- (0.66 km) Los Altos Residences
- (0.06 km) Villa Chavon Resort
- (4.84 km) Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
- (3.60 km) Hilton La Romana
- (6.87 km) Hilton La Romana Resort & Waterpark
- Restaurants near Altos de Chavon:
- (0.04 km) Cafe Marietta
- (0.06 km) La Piazzetta
- (0.09 km) Onno's Altos De Chavon
- (0.10 km) Voalá Café Marché
- (0.11 km) Fresh Fresh Cafe
- Attractions near Altos de Chavon:
- (0.01 km) Altos de Chavon School of Design
- (0.08 km) Altos de Chavon Regional Museum of Archaeology
- (0.06 km) Saint Stanislaus Church
- (2.13 km) Rio Chavon
- (7.90 km) Quetzal Cata Excursion