Private Half Day Tour in Punta Cana with Local Guide

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If YOU want to go home with a deeper understanding of the Dominican Republic, read on because our cultural signature tour is a crash course in Dominican culture.

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Highlights

  • Tasting of the best local coffee and chocolate.
  • Opportunity to learn how to make your own cigar.
  • Access a local house and be welcomed by the owners.
  • Visit panoramic views of local neighborhoods.

Description

Get to know the architecture and customs of Higüey with this excursion from Punta Cana. You will also discover how tobacco is grown by visiting an agricultural plantation! We will first visit a tobacco factory. Do you know how this typical product is made? We will learn about the main techniques in this artisanal house that has been making cigars by hand for generations. You will be surprised! The next stop will be the Basilica Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia. This modern sanctuary, located in the heart of Higüey, is dedicated to one of the virgins most revered by Dominicans. During the visit to the temple, we will appreciate its unique architecture. We will continue the excursion at the Higüey Market, where we will see the variety of exotic fruits in its stalls. Afterward, we will go to the Sanctuary of San Dionisio. Do you know the link between this temple and the Virgin of La Altagracia? We'll find out! 1: Hotel or Airbnb pickup 2: Local souvenir shop stop 3: Coffee and cocoa plantation 4: Stop at a typical local house 5: Cigar Factory 6: Higuey Local Market (panoramic) 7: Our Lady of Altagracia Cathedral

Includes

Private transport Wi-Fi connection on board Bottled water. Entrance ticket to the cathedral Coffee and Chocolate Tasting

Important Information

  • It is not accessible for wheelchairs. Baby strollers can be carried Child seats or chairs available

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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