Higüey

The name 'Guey' or 'Huiou' means the sun in the Arawakan language of the Taíno people.

The main historical attraction in Higüey is the cathedral, which displays the 'Virgen de la Altagracia'.

The area became the last to be conquered by the Spanish after the invasion of Hispaniola.

Higüey features a trade-wind tropical rainforest climate with no dry season.

The current Basilica was built to honor the Virgin of La Altagracia, which remains displayed in the old Cathedral's Sanctuary.