Description
Experience the best of Higüey with our Higüey City Tour in the Dominican Republic. Immerse yourself in Dominican culture as you visit the most important religious sites in the country, including La Basilica de La Altagracia, dedicated to the patron saint of the Dominicans, Virgen de la Altagracia. Witness the architectural splendor of the cathedral, with its 69-meter-high arch and framed painting of the Virgin Mary dating back to the sixteenth century.
Explore the city's historical and cultural heritage with a visit to the 500-year-old San Dionisio Church and observe the daily life of the locals as you stroll along the main street, taking in the cafes, fruit stalls, and shoeshine vendors.
During your tour, you will also have the opportunity to indulge in some local shopping, where you can buy typical souvenirs such as mamajuana, rum de caña, and authentic Dominican music instruments like güiro and drums. You can also purchase precious stones like amber and larimar, and paintings depicting the culture of the region.
Additionally, witness the craftsmanship of the finest cigars as you visit a local cigar factory and learn about the role of tobacco in the national economy. Take a box of cigars home and surprise your friends with a truly unique gift.
At the end of the day, relax and cool off in the crystal-clear waters of the Anamuya River, and enjoy a delicious typical lunch, all guided by our friendly and knowledgeable staff.
HIGHLIGHT
- Originate a spiritual pilgrimage to the Basilica of Higüey. Its splendor and elegant architecture will leave you breathless.
- Visit the church of San Dionisio. Explore the most relevant historical aspects of La Altagracia's recent history, spanning the last 500 years.
- Witness the traditional way master craftsmen make the finest cigars.
- Find out how tobacco has boosted the national economy. Take a box home and surprise your friends.
- Buy the most unmistakable samples of local crafts and the best Dominican rum.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A fun-filled day where you can immerse yourself in Dominican culture guided by the friendliest staff. Try fresh sugarcane juice, learn how cigars are rolled, be welcomed in a Dominican house, enjoy a delicious typical lunch and end the day enjoying the waters of the incredible Anamuya River.
WHAT HIGUEY TOURS INCLUDE
- Comfortable Hop-on Hop-off Bus
- Pick up at a specific point or Featured Hotels
- Visit to the Basilica of the Virgen de la Altagracia
- Visit to the old temple of Higüey
- Walk through the village of the pioneers
- Visit to the Higüey market
- Shopping time
- Visit typical Dominican house
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In case of not being able to make the excursion due to weather, illness or loss of the flight to enter the country, you can present the voucher through WhatsApp or mail and you have the option to reschedule the excursion for another date with a credit note.
Group Size: The Number of Visitors Will Be Limited To Avoid Crowds
Book your Higüey City Tour in the Dominican Republic today and experience the authentic urban side of Punta Cana region!
