Description: For travelers in these parts, it's likely Higuey's only purpose for your concern will be on your way to somewhere else because in the southeast region, all roads lead to Higuey! Whether using public transportation or driving, here's basic information for taking the confusion out of passing through this bustling area.
For those using public transportation, namely gua-guas/buses, Higuey has three main terminals which can get you back to these destinations; departures are every 20 minutes:
- Santo Domingo can be found on the east side of the major intersection located at the southeast corner of the Basilica compound. This is where you'd also catch the bus if you're heading to San Pedro de Macoris, Juan Dolio, Boca Chica, or beyond the capital. The station can be hard to spot - a large building front with open garage doors where buses park and wait for departures.
- Bavaro/Punta Cana is located on the north side of Avenida de la Libertad on the eastern edge of town. It too, can be easily missed based on obscurity of location and structure, but once on eastern Libertad, anyone can provide directions. The cost for Higuey to Bavaro was RD35.
- La Romana & El Seibo/Hato Mayor buses can be found in a small parking lot along Highway 4/Avenida la Altagracia just beyond the southern gate parking lot entrance for the Basilica. Those needing Boca de Yuma or Bayahibe (RD30) would take the La Romana bus for drop-off at intersection connections. Those wishing to catch the ferry in Sabana de la Mar for travel to Samana peninsula would take the Hato Mayor line and make the northbound connection in that city.
When Arriving, bus routes run all the way through town making convenient key stops along the way before their final destination. Those coming from Santo Domingo or La Romana/Hato Mayor, final stop is in front of a large gas station one block from the Bavaro terminal. Those arriving from Bavaro, final stop is at the Highway 4 intersection just across from the Santo Domingo terminal, and just a short walk around the corner for La Romana/Hato Mayor buses.
For Drivers:
- Highway 4 is the main road into town when approaching from the south. At the major intersection located at the southeast corner of the expansive Basilica compound, Highway 4 turns left/west along Avenida La Altagracia and runs along the southern boundary of the Basilica. Take this route if heading to El Seibo or Hato Mayor.
- Avenida Laguna Llana picks up where Highway 4 goes left, and runs the entire length of the Basilica compound before teeing into Avenida de la Libertad. Take a right for heading to Bavaro/Punta Cana. This route is also known as Highway 106.
- Approaching from Bavaro/east, keep in mind Avenida Libertad is one-way heading in the opposite direction! Take a right on the road which divides a field and the first block of buildings, and then a left on the first major street you come to for entering Higuey.
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