La Altagracia Province

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La Altagracia Province, Eastern coastal province in Dominican Republic.

La Altagracia Province stretches along both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, encompassing 3,010 square kilometers of coastal plains and protected natural areas.

The Spanish established Salvaleón de Higüey in 1506 after conquering the Taino chiefdom, receiving its official coat of arms from Seville in 1508.

The Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of Altagracia in Higüey represents the religious heritage of the province, inaugurated in 1971 as a national monument.

Punta Cana International Airport serves as the main gateway for tourists visiting the province's extensive hotel complexes and coastal destinations.

The province maintains 775,000 hectares dedicated to cattle ranching, making it the second-largest livestock region in the Dominican Republic.

Location: Dominican Republic

Inception: 1961

Capital city: Higüey

Elevation above the sea: 65 m

Shares border with: El Seibo Province, La Romana

GPS coordinates: 18.62000,-68.71000

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:01

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