La Altagracia brings together a range of travel highlights: devotion to the Virgin Mary in Higüey, golf and polo in Punta Cana, and Sacred River in Bávaro. Culture, sports facilities and an underground river experience each appeal to different interests. When looking for a hotel in La Altagracia, it helps to decide first which theme you want to shape your trip. The places below show how varied that focus can be.

Marian Shrine and Pilgrimage Tradition in Higüey

The Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia in Higüey is considered the most important Marian shrine in the Dominican Republic. Every year, thousands of pilgrims come here to honor the Virgin and renew their faith. This recurring tradition makes the site a prominent religious landmark in Higüey. If you are interested in devotion to the Virgin Mary and religious heritage, the basilica offers a distinct cultural highlight within the province.

Golf and Polo in Punta Cana

Iberostar Bávaro Golf Club in Punta Cana was designed by Paul Burke Dye. The course has 18 holes and a par of 72. Par 72 refers to the total number of strokes expected for a round across all 18 holes. Lakes, streams and gentle changes in elevation are part of the design, along with 105 white-sand bunkers.

Puntacana Polo Club is located in Punta Cana within Puntacana Resort & Club. It has full-size playing fields, practice fields and spacious, open stables. Golf is defined by its number of holes, par and landscape, while the polo club is characterized by its playing fields, practice areas and stables. If you are choosing between the sports, these distinct facility features offer a practical guide.

Sacred River in Bávaro

Bávaro Adventure Park is located in Bávaro, Punta Cana, and offers an experience on an underground river called Sacred River. This adds another, different theme to the province’s religious and sports highlights. If you would like to include a river experience in your travel plans, you can make Sacred River a focus in its own right.

Culture in the Wider Destination of the Dominican Republic

In the wider destination of the Dominican Republic, Altos de Chavón is another cultural highlight. It is a replica of a 16th-century Mediterranean village, built entirely of stone. The Altos de Chavón Archaeological Museum houses a collection on the Indigenous culture of the Dominican Republic. This places architecture and archaeology among the different cultural perspectives found across the country. Also in the wider destination of the Dominican Republic, Bahía de Las Águilas is a five-mile-long beach and part of Jaragua National Park, a protected area.

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