Higuey City Tour: Exploring Architecture, Local Customs, and Cultural Heritage from Punta Cana
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Higuey
Embark on a captivating Higuey City Tour from Punta Cana and immerse yourself in the rich architecture, local customs, and cultural heritage of Higuey. Explore a tobacco factory, visit the Basilica-Cathedral, experience the vibrant Higuey Market, discover the connection between the Sanctuary of San Dionisio and the Virgin of La Altagracia, and end the tour with a scenic photo stop at Macao beach.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia - Our transport will pick you up at your hotel, you will start a wonderful journey of approximately one hour until you reach Higuey.

​The first thing you will do is visit a tobacco and sugar cane plantation, we will explain the process of your harvest and preparation. You will visit a beautiful store of souvenirs, paintings and crafts made by the owners themselves.

​Later we move to the basilica cathedral of higuey, you can enter to enjoy its beautiful architecture. We will then go to the higuey market where you can taste the delicious tropical fruits among other things.

​At the end, our transportation will take you back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Soda/Pop
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Souvenirs
  • Photos
Additional Information

Join us on this exciting exploration outside the regular tourist circuit, and gain insights into the architecture and the traditions of Higüey with our day tour from Punta Cana.

-We’ll fetch you from your hotel and just an hour later, we’ll get to Higüey: the chief city of the Dominican province of La Altagracia.

  • Our first destination is a tobacco factory. Ever wondered how this typical product comes about? We’ll introduce you to the main methods at this craft house.

  • Next, we’ll visit the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia. This contemporary place of worship, nestled right in the center of Higüey, is dedicated to a virgin greatly venerated by the Dominican people.

  • Our journey continues at the Higüey Market, where we can marvel at the wide variety of exotic fruits on display.

-Next, we’ll head to the Sanctuary of San Dionisio. Are you aware of the connection between this church and the Virgin of La Altagracia? Let’s discover!

Ultimately, we’ll visit the idyllic Macao beach, where we’ll make a quick photography stop.

Location
Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angelah_g
Dec 30, 2019
How's the countryside Dominican life like? - Professionally on time for both pick up and return in our hotel. Courteous tour guide and would respond to questions as neutral as possible by simply stating facts and real experiences of the countryside people. The tour was a Sunday so there was no chaos... it was a breeze going through the sites Altagracia, San Dionisio Churches and the sites of farms that grow sugarcane, tobacco, coffee and chocolate. The visit to a typical country-side homeowner would showcase how the house is made of iron sheet roof and wood structure for the house. It's really a quick ride of 45 minutes one-way and then 45 minutes or less coming back to hotel. Total tour was 4 hours with a complementary drink of water, soda or Presidente beer!
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Leigh_j
Feb 24, 2023
Just a ride.....not a tour - You are basically hiring a non-English speaking driver to take you to these spots. If that is all you require than you will enjoy the trip. But if you want anything explained in English, you won't get it.
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Susan_b
May 25, 2022
Taxi ride to Higuey - This was not a tour as booked but rather a comfortable taxi ride. Carlos was very pleasant and a good driver but had no English and was not able to add any information or explanation. He was out of his depth as a guide. One of the stops in the itinerary was unknown to him. We had specified an English speaking tour and the trip was only tolerable due to my husband's Spanish knowledge. No drinking water was supplied as specified. Higuey basilica was very impressive however.
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