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Punta Cana: Higuey Tour Excursion Cultural
Discover the history of the impressive Basilica of Higuey on a guided tour. Visit the Basilica of Higuey and the Sanctuary of San Dionicio. Explore the local market
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Highlights
- Discover the history of the impressive Basilica of Higuey on a guided tour
- Visit the Basilica of Higuey and the Sanctuary of San Dionicio
- Explore the local market and try some of the local fruits and vegetables
- Learn about the local economy and the lives of the Dominican people
- Visit a local school and take photos with the local children
Description
Discover the history and culture of the Dominican Republic on a guided tour of Higuey. Visit the Basilica of Higuey, see the Santuario de San Dionicio, and explore the local market. Learn about the local economy and education system. Start your tour with a visit to the Basilica of Higuey, home to the Virgen de la Altagracia. Admire the modern architecture and hear the colonial legend of how the famous painting of the Virgin first appeared. Stop at the Santuario de San Dionicio and take a stroll through the town of Higuey. Visit the local fruit and vegetable market to sample some of the local produce. Next, visit a local craft store that sells a variety of wooden crafts, musical instruments, and fine jewelry. Learn about the precious stones of the Dominican Republic, such as amber and larimar, which can only be found on the island. Visit a local house and learn about the economic situation of the Dominican family. Try a cup of local coffee and learn how they survive in the area. Finish the tour with a visit to a local school and see the education that rural children receive.Includes
Private hotel pickup Personal assistance Visit to the Basilica of Higuey Entrance to the temple and store Visit to the old Basilica Tour around the town of Higuey Visit to the fruit and vegetable market Visit to a local house Visit to a local school Tour guide in your languageImportant Information
- Learn about the Dominican Republic's precious stones, amber and larimar, with larimar being unique to the island. Experience the local lifestyle and economic situation by visiting a local family's home and tasting traditionally brewed coffee. Explore the education system by visiting a rural school and interacting with the children.
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