Higuey Half Day Safari Tour: Explore Dominican Republic Culture and History in Punta Cana
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Bávaro
Embarking from Punta Cana, this classic tour takes you to Bavaro for a deep dive into the culture and historical tapestry of the Dominican Republic. The excursion initiates with a visit to the Altagracia Museum, showcasing a collection of distinctive and invaluable artifacts.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia - First, head to the Higüey Basilica. Devotees from every corner of the country flock this awe-inspiring shrine. As the Dominican Republic’s largest religious monument, it covers a massive area. As a distinctive structure in the shape of a Latin cross, this is a masterpiece of French architects. Visitors are led in through a somber bronze entryway plated in 24-kt. gold.
On his second visit to the country, Pope John Paul II crowned an image of Virgin of Altagracia, a remarkable gilded silver diadem. A lofty bell tower guarding 45 bronze carillons are pleasing visual stimuli for the passerbys, engulfing them in a celestial aura. Despite your religious beliefs, this sacred place radiates a sensation of peace and tranquility.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Bávaro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Christian_s
Sep 16, 2017
The tour was OK. The guides did... - <p>The tour was OK. The guides did their best to make the standard tour exciting.<br/>
There was no time to see Higuey except at the visit of the cathedral.</p>
<p>It is the standard tour sold hundred times a day to the tourists and at the end you can't make a plow horse a race horse.<br/>
Probably better to rent a driver for a day touring through the landscape and visit Higuey by yourself.</p>
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