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Punta Cana: Excursion to Higuey, Basilica, tobacco factory, and local market

By J.A.C TOURS PUNTA CANA
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$101 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • You can stroll through the local market and get to know the daily life of the community
  • This unique experience combines history, culture, and authentic Dominican flavour
  • You'll visit the impressive Basilica of Higüey and the Church of San Dionisio

Activity location

    • Punta Cana
    • Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Punta Cana
    • Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

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Punta Cana: Excursion to Higuey, Basilica, tobacco factory, and local market
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$100.63 x 2 AdultsNZ$201.26
Total
Price is NZ$201.26

What's included, what's not

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    Private ride from Punta Cana to Higüey
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    A professional, local guide will be with you throughout the tour
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    Check out the Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia
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    Tour of the Church of San Dionisio
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    Stroll through the local market
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    Check out cocoa and tobacco plantations
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    Check out a demonstration of the cocoa and tobacco making process
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    Traditional Mamajuana tasting
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    Tasting authentic Dominican coffee
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    A cultural and educational experience about the history and traditions of Higüey
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra food and drinks not included in the tastings
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    Souvenirs and shopping at the local market
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional activities not mentioned in the tour description

What you can expect

Dive into an authentic tour of Higüey, starting with a visit to the imposing Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia, where you can admire its architecture and learn about its historical and spiritual importance. Then, wander through the local market, where you'll discover fresh products, crafts, and the daily life of the village. Next, you'll tour cocoa and tobacco plantations, observing how these Dominican treasures are grown and processed, and you'll visit small factories where you can see the traditional production process. You'll also check out the Church of San Dionisio, a really iconic place in the community. To top it off, you'll enjoy tastings of Mamajuana and Dominican coffee, letting you savour authentic local flavours while learning about their traditions. This tour combines history, culture, cuisine, and the essence of the Dominican Republic in one unforgettable day.

Location

Activity location

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    • Punta Cana
    • Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Punta Cana
    • Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic