Santo Domingo Heritage Sightseeing Tour: Merengue, Bachata, Casabe, Larimar, and Amber

Highlights

• Discover the history and evolution of bachata and merengue
• Learn about casabe, one of the island's oldest traditional foods
• Explore the origin and cultural importance of Dominican larimar and amber
• Enjoy an authentic cultural experience

Description

Start your tour by discovering the history and evolution of two of the most representative rhythms of the Dominican Republic: **bachata and merengue**\. Learn about their roots, instruments, and key figures, and learn a few basic steps to feel these Caribbean rhythms\. Continue with an introduction to **casabe**, one of the oldest traditional foods on the island\. Learn how it's made and enjoy a food tasting\. The experience continues with two authentic Dominican treasures: **larimar and amber**\. Learn about their characteristics, their importance to local crafts, and how craftsmen transform these materials into beautiful pieces\. During the tour, your local guide will share stories, interesting facts and traditions that will help you understand the Dominican Republic from an authentically local perspective\. ### What you'll experience - Introduction to Dominican bachata - Introduction to merengue - History and food tasting of casabe - Discovering the Dominican larimar - Introduction to Dominican amber - Time for photographs - Dominican stories and traditions - Local guided experience

Includes

Local guide Admission ticket to the Catedral Primada de América Admission ticket to the Larimal Museum Admission ticket to the Ambar Museum Casabe tasting Bachata and merengue class demonstration Water Traditional beverage

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund