La Altagraciais the easternmostprovinceof theDominican Republic.Punta Canais located on the eastern shores of this province.The province was part of the old La Altagracia Province, which split into 2, La Altagracia Province andLa Romana Provinceon February 27, 1961.The name "La Altagracia" commemorates a painting,Our Lady of La Altagracia, which was brought to this area fromSpainin the early 16th century.
La Altagracia
