Cultural Tour Higüey History, Local Life and Dominican Gastronomy
Overview
Larimar stone and amber are unique treasures of the Dominican Republic, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage. This tour offers a chance to learn about these stones while immersing yourself in local traditions.
- 🛠️ Local artisans will create products in front of you, showcasing traditional crafting techniques.
- 🍫 Enjoy tastings of artisanal Dominican chocolate made from local cacao and renowned Dominican coffee.
- 🥗 Savor a typical Dominican lunch prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- 🏙️ Visit Higüey, where many Punta Cana hotel workers reside, to experience daily life and local culture.
- 🏖️ The tour concludes at a public beach, allowing you to mingle with locals in an authentic setting.
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Pickup included
- Dominican restaurant with typical fresh produce from the region.
- Local market and farmers.
- Visit a beach where the locals live and share their culture and traditions.
- Pick up at all hotels.
- Visit the Anamuya River waterfall.
- Visit Altezanales stores at a more affordable price than the tourist sector.
- Visit the town of Higuey.
- Agricultural farm producing coffee and cocoa.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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HigueyIn this half day excursion we will be carrying out the following program: We will pick you up at the hotel in an air-conditioned bus. The first thing we will do is horseback riding in the countryside, you will taste the real Dominican mamajuana (a mixture of rum, wine and honey aged in roots and bark of Dominican Afro-Dosis plants) Then we will visit the Basilica "Virgen de La Altagracia" and the local market. We will go to the mountain and stop at a small family farm where they grow coffee and cocoa, and we will see how they make their natural products from these plants, which is their livelihood. At the end we will go to have lunch in a place on the Anamuya River. Lunch will be a typical Dominican food, very tasty! You can also take a refreshing swim in the river. Then, . There will always be a guide or an instructor with you who will assist you in everything. With us there will always be bottled water, soft drinks, rum and mamajuana.
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HigueyLocal Market of Higüey Explore the colorful and lively local market. See tropical fruits, crafts, spices, and experience real Dominican daily life.
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HigueyCultural Visit to Local Communities Discover Dominican traditions and the lifestyle of local families. Learn how coffee, cacao, and vanilla are grown and produced—with tastings included.
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Traditional Dominican Lunch Enjoy a delicious local meal prepared in a traditional kitchen. Vegetarian options available upon request.
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Anamuya River – Nature & Adventure Relax in a beautiful natural environment with crystal-clear waters. Choose between: Swimming in the river Relaxing in nature
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.