Las Charcas
in Higüey of Provincia de La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
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Punta Cana International Airport (13 mi) - Casa De Campo International Airport (33 mi)
- Sabana de Mar Airport (63 mi)
- Arroyo Barril International Airport (70 mi)
- Las Américas International Airport (79 mi)
- Samaná El Catey International Airport (90 mi)
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Rafael Hernandez Airport (91 mi) - Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (94 mi)
- Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (164 mi)
- Colonial City of Santo Domingo (Unesco heritage, 31 mi)
- Punta Espada Golf Course (Golf course, 15 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 18.716 and -68.495 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 18° 42' 57" and W -68° 29' 40"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Peso - DOP
- Spoken languages:
- Spanish
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 01:49 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
- UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:42 am and 5:55 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -21.882 and 114.132 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
North West Cape - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Dominican Republic.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Dominican Republic. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Explore Las Charcas
Las Charcas in Higüey (Provincia de La Altagracia) is located in Dominican Republic about 99 mi (or 159 km) east of Santo Domingo, the country's capital.
Local time in Las Charcas is now 01:49 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / Santo Domingo with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Las Charcas, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Dominican Republic is Punta Cana International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 22 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Colonial City of Santo Domingo in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), South-East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 15 mi (or 24 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Salvaleon de Higueey, Santa Cruz de El Seibo, La Romana, Hato Mayor del Rey and San Pedro de Macoris. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F
| Morning Temperature | 25°C / 76 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 25°C / 77 °F |
| Night Temperature | 25°C / 76 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 1% |
| Air Humidity | 67% |
| Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Sunday, 17th of November 2024
27°C (80 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.
Monday, 18th of November 2024
27°C (80 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
27°C (81 °F)
24°C (74 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
ROYAL SERVICE AT PARADISUS PUNTA CANA
GRAND PALLADIUM BAVARO
GRAND PALLADIUNM PUNTA CANA
Majestic Elegance All Inclusive
Punta Cana Princess All Suites Adults-Only All Inclusive
Ocean Blue & Sand Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Occidental Caribe
Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Royalton Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Bike riding in Dominican Republic
Myself and my buddy Russ rented these cheap-ass bikes from a couple of locals. I'm saying "No brakes" and he's saying "What the f*** do you expect for $10"... hahahaaaa... we drove through...
punta cana 09
evan boogie boarding in punta cana, march 09.
VMTV - PROMO HORAS ESPECIAL: LA PLAYA TROPICAL HARD ROCK PUNTA CANA 2013
PROMO OFICIAL DEL ESPECIAL MAS ESPERADO PARA ESTE ABRIL DEL 2013, CUANDO MONSERRAT DEL CASTILLO Y CARLOS LEWIS, SON ENVIADOS A CUBRIR EL PREMIO.
Zoetry Agua - Punta Cana - Dominican Republic
Perfectly located along a twohundred yard stretch of private beach on the easternmost Coast of the Dominican Republic in Uvero Alto, Zoetry Agua Punta Cana is a sanctuary of supreme relaxation...
Bailando Enrique Iglesias, Gente de zona & Descemer Bueno en punta cana, hard rock republica dom
a través de YouTube Capture.
VMTV - LA PLAYA TROPICAL - HOTEL HARD ROCK PUNTA CANA TEASER #3
LA PLAYA TROPICAL - HOTEL HARD ROCK PUNTA CANA TEASER #3.
High Definition Dominikanische Republik Punta Cana Strand, Meer, RIO HOTEL 20.februar 2011
FULL HD Camcorder JVC Everio GZ HD 620 Am strand vor dem Rio Hotel in Punta cana At the beach! Dominican Republik!
VMTV - LA PLAYA TROPICAL - HOTEL HARD ROCK PUNTA CANA TEASER #2
LA PLAYA TROPICAL - HOTEL HARD ROCK PUNTA CANA TEASER #2.
Buggy on the Road
Barcelo Premium Punta Cana Resort
Arena Gorda Beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Astron (ship)
The Astron (previously named Esmeralda and Bonnie) is a shipwreck located off the coast of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. She was a Russian owned freighter built in France by Chantiers de l'Atlantique during 1957. She was 127 meters (131 yards) long, weighed 27,990 tons, and was powered by motor. She was delivering 60 tons of corn to Cuba on 7 April 1978, when she ran aground in Punta Cana during a storm.
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Las Charcas.
- Salvaleon de Higueey
- Santa Cruz de El Seibo
- La Romana
- Hato Mayor del Rey
- San Pedro de Macoris
- Samana
- Boca Chica
- Guerra
- Monte Plata
- Rincon
- Aguada
- Aguadilla
- Santo Domingo Este
- Moca
- Anasco
- Mayagueez
- Hormigueros
- Isabela
- Cabo Rojo
- Nagua
- Santo Domingo
- San Sebastian
- Las Marias
- Quebradillas
- Lajas
- San German
- Maricao
- San Cristobal
- Sabana Grande
- Camuy