Fun facts about Higüey
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The name 'Guey' or 'Huiou' means the sun in the Arawakan language of the Taíno people.
Higüey
Dominican Republic
Higüey, or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, is the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province, in the Dominican Republic, and has 415,084 inhabitants, according to the 2022 census. The Yuma River flows through the urban areas of Higüey.
From the “Toponomy” section
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The main historical attraction in Higüey is the cathedral, which displays the 'Virgen de la Altagracia'.
Higüey
Dominican Republic
Higüey, or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, is the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province, in the Dominican Republic, and has 415,084 inhabitants, according to the 2022 census. The Yuma River flows through the urban areas of Higüey.
From the “Tourism” section
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The area became the last to be conquered by the Spanish after the invasion of Hispaniola.
Higüey
Dominican Republic
Higüey, or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, is the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province, in the Dominican Republic, and has 415,084 inhabitants, according to the 2022 census. The Yuma River flows through the urban areas of Higüey.
From the “History” section
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Higüey features a trade-wind tropical rainforest climate with no dry season.
Higüey
Dominican Republic
Higüey, or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, is the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province, in the Dominican Republic, and has 415,084 inhabitants, according to the 2022 census. The Yuma River flows through the urban areas of Higüey.
From the “Climate” section
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The current Basilica was built to honor the Virgin of La Altagracia, which remains displayed in the old Cathedral's Sanctuary.
Higüey
Dominican Republic
Higüey, or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, is the capital city of the eastern La Altagracia Province, in the Dominican Republic, and has 415,084 inhabitants, according to the 2022 census. The Yuma River flows through the urban areas of Higüey.
From the “Basilica of La Altagracia” section
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