LA ALTAGRACIA PROVINCE

a blend of clear blue water and fine white sand

LA ALTAGRACIA PROVINCE

La Altagracia Province is the easternmost and largest in the Dominican Republic, covering 2,998 km² with a population of over 400,000 inhabitants. The majority of young population is involved in tourism, although agriculture and cattle farming are also well-developed. The province is named in honor of the Virgin of Altagracia, the protector of the Dominican people. The Basilica of Higüey is the tallest and most renowned pilgrimage sanctuary in the country attracting thousands of visitors each year. The region is washed by both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and includes the following well-known destinations:

Salvaleon de Higuey City is an administrative center and the biggest town of the province counting approximately 250,000 inhabitants. The majority of young people of Higuey have their jobs in Punta Cana hotels & resorts and it takes them about 45 minutes to get to Punta Cana.
Punta Cana / Bavaro is the most famous tourism destination. There are more than 50 all-inclusive Beach Resorts and regular hotels and Punta Cana International Airport. Punta Cana / Bavaro is famous for its different cuisine restaurants, bars, thematic parks, golf courses, discos, and other attractions.
Verón is a local town of the tourist municipal district of Punta Cana within the municipality of Higuey, La Altagracia Province.
Cabeza de Toro is a small fishing village with no significant infrastructure and a home to around 8 all-inclusive beach resorts, small private hotels, some local restaurants and shops. It takes almost 30 minutes to get there from Punta Cana International Airport.
Macao is a small village and its public beach famous for surf lessons, small local restaurants and buggy tours.
Uvero Alto is a tourism place with its light-yellow sand beaches named Arena Gorda and different all-inclusive resorts. It takes almost an hour to get there from Punta Cana International Airport.
Boca de Yuma is a municipal district of the municipality of San Rafael del Yuma in the province of La Altagracia.
La Otra Banda is a small town of approximately 6,000 inhabitants located near the city of Higüey.
Las Lagunas de Nisibón is one of the three municipal districts of the municipality of Higüey city and located in the northeast of La Altagracia Province.
Bayahibe – the picturesque fishing village set between beautiful beaches and countless natural springs.
National Park of Cotubanama and Saona Island.