La Altagracia Province
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La Altagracia's Crown Jewels
La Altagracia features a diverse range of landmarks, from the concrete arches of the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of Altagracia in Higüey to the 16th-century Mediterranean-style village of Altos de Chavón. Natural highlights include the 110-square-kilometer Saona Island and the freshwater lagoons of Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park. Coastal destinations range from the popular resort shores of Bavaro Beach to the surf-friendly Macao Beach and the adventure-focused activities at Scape 2 Cap Cana.
10 places
Notable Religious Sites
This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture and spiritual centers of La Altagracia. The centerpiece is the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in Higüey, a modernist concrete masterpiece and a major Caribbean pilgrimage site. In contrast, St Stanislaus Church in Altos de Chavón offers a Mediterranean aesthetic built from local coral stone. The list also includes various Pentecostal congregations and local Catholic parishes that serve as communal hubs throughout the province, from the urban center of Higüey to the coastal areas of Punta Cana.
9 placesLa Altagracia Province — Map
Climate & when to visit
Practical information
- Currency
- Dominican Peso DOP · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 911
- Electricity
- 110 V · 60 HzType A / Type B
- Languages
- Spanish
- Tap water
- Not safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +1809
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