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The Casa de Campo is situated about 5 kilometres from La Romana, along the Chavon River . It's a residential villa of high standing, and is considered the most luxurious and complete hotel in the Caribbean [/ b]. The millionaire villas are privately owned (some by international celebrities like Oscar de la Renta, Julio Iglesias, Juan Luis Guerra, Marc Anthony, Sharon Stone, etc.), but according to the guide, there are some that can be rented. It was founded in 1980 by Alvaro Charter, a big business tycoon of Cuban sugar cane, who emigrated to Miami.
The resort has a golf course, tennis courts, spa, luxurious marina for yachts and pleasure boats, beach club, pool, gym, and private helipad. A cultural and entertainment centre was built, in 1982, full of stores , art galleries, restaurants, bars, a church and an imposing [ poi = 110127] Greek amphitheatre [/ poi] that is now world renowned, the Altos de Chavon.
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