San Juan de la Maguana
Dominican Republic · Provincia de San JuanDO
Place in San Juan, Dominican Republic
San Juan de la Maguana is a city and municipality in the western region of the Dominican Republic and capital of the San Juan province. It was one of the first cities established on the island; founded in 1503, and was given the name of San Juan de la Maguana by San Juan Bautista and the Taino name of the valley: Maguana. The term Maguana means "the first stone, the unique stone".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 132,177
- Coordinates
- 18.806, -71.230
- Timezone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Elevation
- 415 m
Overview of San Juan de la Maguana
In Provincia de San Juan, Dominican Republic, San Juan de la Maguana stands out as a compact city. The headcount is close to 132,177. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture, nature and adventure.
Things to do in San Juan de la Maguana
Culture in San Juan de la Maguana
(9)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. It is a direct read of San Juan de la Maguana's activity profile. That is 9 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in San Juan de la Maguana
(4)Under nature, San Juan de la Maguana is tagged with National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Volcanoes. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for San Juan de la Maguana.
Adventure in San Juan de la Maguana
(3)San Juan de la Maguana records Adventure Parks, Climbing and Off Road Trails under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what San Juan de la Maguana is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in San Juan de la Maguana
(1)Nightlife lovers get Festival. Everything listed here comes from what San Juan de la Maguana is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Shopping in San Juan de la Maguana
(1)San Juan de la Maguana's shopping entries include Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what San Juan de la Maguana is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit San Juan de la Maguana
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
San Juan de la Maguana is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Similar destinations
Places near San Juan de la Maguana that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Juan de la Maguana known for?
- San Juan de la Maguana is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in Provincia de San Juan, Dominican Republic with around 132,177 inhabitants.
- What can you do in San Juan de la Maguana?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites in San Juan de la Maguana. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit San Juan de la Maguana?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is San Juan de la Maguana located?
- Administratively, San Juan de la Maguana sits in Provincia de San Juan, Dominican Republic — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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