Higüey

Dominican Republic

Oct 8, 2023 - 00:44
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Basilica in Higüey, Dominican Republic

Higüey, in full Salvaleón de Higüey, city, southeastern Dominican Republic, in the wide coastal lowland. Founded in 1502 by Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León, Higüey has long been a pilgrimage centre known for its elaborate shrine of the Virgin Mary, which houses a magnificent altar. The city is a commercial as well as a religious and administrative centre. The surrounding area produces cacao, corn (maize), rice, cattle, and dairy products. A paved highway leading eastward from Santo Domingo ends in Higüey; secondary highways run from the town to the northern and southern coasts. Pop. (2002) urban area, 103,502; (2010) urban area, 147,978.

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