Tourism à Boca de Yuma - Dominican Republic
Travel guide and tourist information to visit Boca de Yuma and around: what to see, what to do in Boca de Yuma.
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Boca de Yuma is a city in the province of La Altagracia, bordering the Caribbean
Sea, at the east of Higuey.
Yuma residents say is a voice from the Taino language, characteristic of the
peoples of the Caribbean islands and the name is due to the proximity of the
mouth of the river of the same name.
Boca de Yuma is a paradise of peace and quiet, the main activity is fishing,
on the Malecon there are many small restaurants that offer fish and lobsters.
Boca de Yuma do not have beaches in the village, Playa Blanca beach is accessible
by boat from the village.
Boca de Yuma worth visiting, and stay there if you want peace and rest.
Tourist attractions and places to visit in Boca de Yuma
Cueva Berna
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This cave has many great qualities petroglyphs, some
300 figures are carved on the walls and floor. Berna Cave is located just
outside Boca de Yuma, going to the Parc del Este. The road is specified
and it is possible to go by car. |
Tip of the virgin
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The tip of the Virgin is a panoramic view where you can
see a magnificent view over the bay of Boca de Yuma, Playa Blanca, Cabo
San Rafael, and south of the city, where the guns are still preserved
from the era of colonization. |
Yuma river
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Yuma River is navigable for about 2 km, the fishermen
of the village (for about 1300 pesos) can make you up the river where
you can see iguanas, pelicans and other birds, and the cave of the pirate
Cofresi. |
Playa Blanca
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This beach is accessible by boat from the fishing port
of Boca de Yuma. This range could be nice if it was not overrun with trash
transported by the Yuma river with floods and currents. |
Pirate Cofresí cave
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from Hurricane Georges in 1998. |
Tourist attractions and places to visit near Boca de Yuma
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Between Bayahibe
and Boca de Yuma, one of the richest reserves of the country with many species
of birds, dolphins, manatees ... |
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La Otra Banda
Typical Caribbean village with its colorful houses.
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Monument Juan Ponce de León
It is one of the most visited in the province of Boca de Yuma
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Natural springs Hoyo Azulito
It is a natural saltwater pool
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> Mas photos of Boca de Yuma
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