Bayahibe · Dominicus · La Romana
Tourism & Events
Bayahibe · Dominicus · La Romana
Events in the area
Signature races, fishing tournaments, carnival season, Holy Week, and cultural nights that bring visitors — and second-home demand — to this stretch of coast.
- Cultural
January 21 (annual)
Día de la Virgen de la Altagracia
Higüey & East Coast
National feast day of the Dominican Republic’s patron saint, with pilgrimages to the Basílica de Higüey and celebrations across the East — a meaningful cultural moment near Bayahibe and Punta Cana.
- Carnival
February Sundays (national season)
Carnival season across the Dominican Republic
Nationwide · easy day trips from the East
February brings Dominican carnival — from La Vega and Santiago to Santo Domingo’s Malecón. East Coast visitors often pair beach days with weekend carnival trips inland or to the capital.
- Holiday
Palm Sunday through Easter (moves yearly)
Semana Santa on the East Coast
Bayahibe · Dominicus · La Romana · Punta Cana
Holy Week is one of the busiest travel periods in the Dominican Republic. Families fill Bayahibe and Dominicus beaches, boat trips to Isla Saona surge, and resorts book early — plan lodging well ahead.
- Sports
June 18–20, 2026 (16th edition)
Torneo de Pesca Bayahibe
Bayahibe
A multi-day deep-sea fishing tournament drawing anglers from across the Caribbean for marlin, mahi-mahi, and wahoo. One of Bayahibe’s signature sports-tourism weekends — confirm dates with organizers before travel.
- Sports
September 6, 2026 (11th edition)
Bayahibe 10K
La Punta de Bayahibe · La Romana
Scenic 10 km coastal race organized with the La Romana–Bayahibe Hotel Association and Tourism Cluster. Expect 600+ runners, early start, and a surge in local stays, dining, and weekend visitors.
- Culture
Year-round calendar
Altos de Chavón amphitheater & village
Casa de Campo · La Romana
The Mediterranean-style artists’ village and open-air amphitheater host concerts, cultural nights, and seasonal performances a short drive from Dominicus and Bayahibe — check the current show calendar before your visit.
- Food
Dates vary (often spring or fall)
Punta Cana culinary weekends
Punta Cana · Bavaro
Chef-driven dinners and tastings at East Coast resorts appear periodically through the year. Pair a culinary weekend with a stay near Cap Cana or a day trip from Bayahibe.
Year-round experiences
What people come for every week of the year: island boat days, diving, village beaches, and Casa de Campo.
Isla Saona day trips
Crystal water, white sand, and palm coves — the classic Bayahibe boat day and a reason many buyers look at Dominicus and Bayahibe homes.
View listings nearbyCatalina Island & diving
Snorkel and dive walls just offshore from La Romana — ideal for second-home owners who want an active Caribbean lifestyle.
View listings nearbyDominicus & Bayahibe beaches
Walkable village beaches, quiet coves, and sunset dining — the daily rhythm that makes this stretch of coast a year-round living destination.
View listings nearbyCasa de Campo & golf
World-class golf, marina evenings, and Altos de Chavón culture next door — a short drive from Dominicus Sunsets territory.
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