La Vega Province

La Vega Province is an administrative province in north-central Dominican Republic encompassing mountains, valleys, and agricultural regions. The territory includes diverse landscapes with varying elevations and climate conditions that shape how communities and farming develop across the area.

The area was founded as a settlement by Bartholomew Columbus in 1495 and relocated to its current location following an earthquake in 1562. This resettlement marked a pivotal change in the development of the location and its regional importance.

The region maintains deep agricultural traditions through the cultivation of cacao, coffee, tobacco, and rice across its fertile valleys and mountainous terrain.

The province is organized into four municipalities, with the city of La Vega serving as the main administrative and economic hub of the region. From here, visitors can explore the various areas and their different characteristics.

Santo Cerro, located within the province, marks the site where Christopher Columbus reportedly encountered indigenous peoples during early colonization. This historic landmark remains a place of cultural and historical significance to visitors and locals alike.

Location: Dominican Republic

Inception: 1844

Capital city: La Vega

Elevation above the sea: 1,250 m

Shares border with: Azua Province, San Juan Province, Santiago Province, Espaillat Province, Hermanas Mirabal Province, Duarte Province, Sánchez Ramírez Province, Monseñor Nouel Province, San José de Ocoa Province

GPS coordinates: 19.22000,-70.53000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 02:16