Private: Cigar Tour, Altos de Chavón, and Maravillas Caves
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Explore the Maravillas Caves, Altos de Chavón, a cigar workshop, and a chocolate factory on a guided tour from La Romana. Learn about the region’s history and culture from your guide.
Highlights
- Discover the Maravillas Caves and see centuries-old Taino petroglyphs
- Explore Altos de Chavón, a charming village inspired by Mediterranean architecture
- Learn about the tobacco aging process and try your hand at rolling a cigar
- Visit a chocolate factory and see how cocoa beans transform into chocolate
- Enjoy a guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off and bottled water included
Description
Begin your adventure in La Romana with a journey through the mystical Maravillas Caves, where centuries‐old Taino petroglyphs and cave art await your discovery. Wander then to Altos de Chavón, a charming reconstructed village inspired by Mediterranean architecture of the 16th century. Stroll along cobblestone alleys, admire ornate stonework, and take in the wrought‐iron details that capture the romantic feel of an era gone by.
Next, delve into traditional craftsmanship at a local cigar workshop. Learn from skilled artisans about the tobacco aging process, try your hand at rolling a cigar yourself, and explore a small cigar museum to understand its history and culture.
Continue to a chocolate factory, where you’ll observe first‐hand how the cocoa beans transform into luscious chocolate creations. Throughout the tour, a knowledgeable local guide narrates stories of the region’s past, its people, and the arts.
With hotel pickup and drop-off included for many lodging areas, bottled water provided, and opportunities for memorable photos at each stop, this outing offers a blend of nature, culture, craftsmanship, and history—all packed into one engaging half-day in the Dominican Republic.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Guided tour
Visit to Maravillas Caves
Visit to Altos de Chavón
Cigar workshop experience
Chocolate factory visit
Important Information
- The tour is a half-day experience
Opportunities for memorable photos at each stop
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund