Located a 30 minute's drive east from Santo Domingo is a 25 km stretch of coastline called Juan Dolio. In the 1980's developers began building private, luxury villas and all-inclusive resorts in the style of a 'Caribbean Riviera', to answer to ever increasing tourism to the area. The area enjoys nice beaches, a complete infrastructure and is especially proud of Metro Country Club's Los Marlins Golf Course . Charles Ankrom, an award winning international golf course architect, designed this course. The 18 hole, par 72 golf course offers multiple tees to challenge golfers of all levels. The natural beauty of the site, the artistic landscaping and design, excellent practice facilities and the attractive Clubhouse and Pro shop, make Los Marlins a highlight of any golfing vacation. Excursions available from this area are similar to those from Boca Chica - visiting the capital, Santo Domingo; diving; horseback riding; deep sea fishing; and day trips to watch baseball at Campo Las Palmas, the Dominican recruiting camp for the Los Angeles Dodgers.