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Las Yayas Destination Guide
Delve into Las Yayas in Dominican Republic
Las Yayas in the region of La Altagracia is a city in Dominican Republic - some 81 mi or ( 130 km ) East of Santo Domingo , the country's capital .
Current time in Las Yayas is now 02:47 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Santo Domingo " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Siete Puertas, Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz de Barahona. While being here, make sure to check out Siete Puertas . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Las Yayas ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Higuey Dominican Republic * Salvaleón de Higüey
Salvaleón de Higüey is a city in the wide coastal lowland of the southeastern Dominican Republic. Founded in 1502 by Juan Ponce de León, Higüey has long been a pilgrimage centre known for its elaborat ..
Higüey (República Dominicana 2009)
Higüey (República Dominicana 2009) ..
Basilica of La Altagracia
A video tour of Basilica of La Altagracia in Higüey, Dominican Republic. ..
Higuey, Dominican Republic
Higuey, Dominican Republic - view from car. Commentary from local and some meringue music. ..
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Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
The Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and cathedral dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary located in Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic. The basilica is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia en Higüey. The basilica was decreed on December 17, 1970. Among the many reasons that inspired its creation, there is one that highlights among the rest.
Located at 18.62 -68.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Higüey (city)
Higüey, or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, is the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province, in the Dominican Republic. The Yuma River flows through the urban areas of Higüey. Higüey is also the denomination of a former native chiefdom in the east of the island at the arrival of Christopher Columbus. It is one of the economically fastest-developing cities in the country, and dubbed the Capital of Dominican Tourism and sometimes the Capital of Stockbreeding.
Located at 18.62 -68.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Baigua Field
Baigua Airport is located in Higüey, the capital city of La Altagracia province in the Dominican Republic. It serves mostly for private aviation in the locality.
Located at 18.53 -68.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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