Higuey
About 160 thousand people.
Higuey, officially Salvaleon de Higuey, is the main city of the far east and a famous place for people to visit its great church. It is also the doorway to the beaches of Punta Cana.
See the tall, modern Basilica of Higuey, shop at busy markets, and then head to nearby Punta Cana for palm-lined beaches.
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Landmarks
The Basilica of Higuey is a huge modern church with a soaring arch that many people travel far to visit.
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Beaches
Just a short drive away, Punta Cana offers some of the country's most beautiful white-sand beaches and clear blue water.