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Altos de Chavon

Altos de Chavon

Altos de Chavon
4.5
Points of Interest & LandmarksHistoric Walking Areas
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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Amanda
2 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
This is pretty in terms of architecture, but it is overall a bit odd. I paid $25 to get in and my driver was allowed to take me to the cathedral but to leave I had to taxi to the reception/gate (about 7 minutes) and was charged $15 by a driver who almost went off the road on one of the roundabouts. The museum was small but had some good pieces and signs in English. The shops were all fairly small and rather overpriced. I would not say they were traditional Dominican artisan but rather artisan with a Dominican or island theme. Half of the shops are fairly typical souvenir items that were far overpriced. I would not have mad such an effort to go there if I had known what it was.
Written 9 March 2020
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Dear appreciatestravel We are sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations. Providing the best experience for our visitors is our main goal. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again at Altos de Chavon. Warmest Caribbean Regards Casa de campo Resort & Villas
Written 28 August 2020
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Trip04494572203
6 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
They wanted 50 dollars (only USA dollars!?! No pesos?!?!) per person and 25 dollars per child to visit this museum 150 dollars to see this little museum. The only reason for that price is to keep Dominicans out… we didn’t pay. Went to Cave of wonders which cost just less than 20 dollars all four of us. Save your money and go there instead. Shame on the owners from keeping Taino historical museum so inaccessible!
Written 13 July 2023
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Mike C
Guildford, UK1,074 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
This is within a secure area so you have to go through the normal security gate. Approaching the gate there is an office to the right where you can buy tickets to get in, then they will let you though the gate. The it is just a matter of following the signs. There is good parking when you get there.

The amphitheater is renovated to enable it to be used but still retains its old charm. It is not a very large amphitheater by some standards. There are toilets there too.

Just by it is the village with quite a few cafes and restaurants and a small number of shops. It is nice to walk around through the reconstruction but it is not very big and it won’t take long. There is also a very nice view along the river from on high.
Written 4 March 2020
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Onthe808train
Turin, Italy4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
This is a re-creation of a historic village in a beautiful location....filled with retail shops and restaurants. It is located in a neighborhood of Dominican millionaires, but it cost you $25 a person for the privilege of shopping and dining at their establishments. Think one small section of Disneyland w/o the rides.
Written 9 March 2020
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Dear Onthe808train We are sorry to hear that your visit did not meet your expectations. Providing the best experience for our visitors is our main goal. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again at Altos de Chavon. Warmest Caribbean Regards Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
Written 28 August 2020
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,675 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Bamalicious
Winter Haven, FL218 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 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
Written 16 September 2021
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Neil P
Houston, TX995 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
if your willing to pay $30 usd just to get into the compound then you should stop here for a photo op. but the area while pretty doesn’t offer much. the ampqthwter might be fun for a show/ concert though. otherwise a bunch of gift shops. not many people a bit dull. but pretty
Written 4 July 2022
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Katarzyna
22 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
50 US dollars for entry only for adults and 25 for children!!!! We didn't enter. This is an irrational price and definitely not worth it. 30 minutes away is the Cave of Wonders, where entry costs 300 pesos. It's really better to go there and ignore the "artificial" historical town :D
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Written 4 February 2024
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PSteffi
Heimbach, Germany1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
That was absolute nonsense. It's an artificial village - OK, you could read that in the travel guide beforehand - but we had to pay US$7 per person to get in. The grounds have a great view of the Chavon River and one of the resort's golf courses. There are no artists there, just restaurants, an artificial church, shops and fine restaurants.
We were there in the morning - together with several other tourists from the AIDA. It was quite empty, but there was no real life there. The locals were doing repairs there, collecting rubbish, standing listlessly next to a donkey (no idea why there was a donkey there).
We were disappointed.
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Written 1 February 2024
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Martin
Marl, Germany155 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Solo
A visit to Altos de Chavon was also included as part of a day trip. It is a village reconstructed in colonial style with a great view of the Chavon River. You can look around the whole village and also visit a small museum (included). There is also an amphitheater attached to the village. Performances are apparently held there. At the time I was there, there was a large wedding party in the amphitheater.
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Written 26 February 2024
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