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
Set in Provincia de San Juan, Dominican Republic, San Juan de la Maguana is a compact city. Around 132,177 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. San Juan de la Maguana is strongest on culture, nature and adventure. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in San Juan de la Maguana
Culture in San Juan de la Maguana
(9)Culture in San Juan de la Maguana covers Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for San Juan de la Maguana.
Nature in San Juan de la Maguana
(4)On the nature side, San Juan de la Maguana offers National Parks, Nature Reserves, Parks and Volcanoes. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for San Juan de la Maguana. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in San Juan de la Maguana
(3)Looking for adventure? San Juan de la Maguana has Adventure Parks, Climbing and Off Road Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows San Juan de la Maguana's own activity tags.
Nightlife in San Juan de la Maguana
(1)For nightlife, expect Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows San Juan de la Maguana's own activity tags.
Shopping in San Juan de la Maguana
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. This reflects only what is documented for San Juan de la Maguana.
Best time to visit San Juan de la Maguana
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep San Juan de la Maguana viable all year.
Getting there & around
San Juan de la Maguana pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to America/Santo_Domingo on arrival.
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?
- Travellers associate San Juan de la Maguana with culture, nature and adventure. It sits in Provincia de San Juan, Dominican Republic and counts about 132,177 residents.
- What can you do in San Juan de la Maguana?
- San Juan de la Maguana is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit San Juan de la Maguana?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. Museums, food and nightlife keep San Juan de la Maguana viable all year.
- Where is San Juan de la Maguana located?
- San Juan de la Maguana belongs to Provincia de San Juan, Dominican Republic, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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