scenic viewpoint
Pico Duarte
The highest peak in the Caribbean at 3,098 meters, a multi-day hike through pine forest in the Cordillera Central of the Dominican Republic.
54 km · about 60 min drive
North AmericaDominican RepublicLa Vega
La Vega
La Vega, Dominican Republic · North America
About La Vega
La Vega sits on the route: 20 minutes from Río Verde Arriba, 54km from Pico Duarte.
La Vega is in Dominican Republic, with about 100,000 people. The nearest town is Río Verde Arriba, about 11 km away.
La Vega, officially Concepción de la Vega (Real), is the third most populous city and a municipality of the Dominican Republic. It is the provincial capital of the homonymous province. The city is known as the Carnival epicenter of the Dominican Republic for its tradition and culture, its large agricultural productionRead more
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What is there to see near La Vega?
Within an hour or so of La Vega: Pico Duarte (54 km).
Where is La Vega?
La Vega is in La Vega, Dominican Republic, about 11 km from Río Verde Arriba.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 102,426
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Region
- La Vega
- Timezone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Coordinates
- 19.2203, -70.5310
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Worth the detour from La Vega
1 notable place within an hour's drive.
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- 54 kmPico DuarteThe highest peak in the Caribbean at 3,098 meters, a multi-day hike through pine forest in the Cordillera Central of the Dominican Republic.
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