Dominican Republic · South-east
Bayahibe and La Romana travel guide
Calm Caribbean water, diving and island trips
The beach at Bayahibe. Photo: Original uploader was Niedźwiadek78, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Bayahibe is a fishing village turned resort area on the south-east coast, with calm, clear water that's great for diving and snorkelling.
It's the closest base for Saona and Catalina islands, and Altos de Chavón, a replica Mediterranean village above a river gorge, is nearby.
What Bayahibe is known for
- Diving
Shipwrecks and reefs.
- Saona Island
The closest port.
- Altos de Chavón
A replica 16th-century village.
- Calm water
Great for children.
Top things to do in Bayahibe and La Romana
Where to stay in Bayahibe and La Romana
Best time to visit Bayahibe and La Romana
Best value: May, Oct–Nov. December to April: dry, with calm seas.
- Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
- PeakBusiest, highest prices
- QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
Getting there and around
About 9h from London to LRM, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?
Resort transfers from Punta Cana or La Romana airports.
Good to know
- Bayahibe is the cheapest place to start a Saona trip.
- Book dives with an accredited centre.
- It's about an hour from Punta Cana airport.
Bayahibe and La Romana FAQ
Is Bayahibe good for snorkelling?
Yes, the water is calm and clear.
Bayahibe or Punta Cana?
Bayahibe is quieter, with calmer water.
More places in Dominican Republic
Punta CanaCoast · East coast
Santo DomingoCity · South coast
SamanáNature · North-east
Puerto PlataCoast · North coast
Back to the Dominican Republic travel guide + Add Bayahibe and La Romana to your bucket list