Higuey city Tour

Higüey City Tour, the perfect way to discover Higüey or in full Salvaleón de Higüey, a city near Punta Cana that will deeply immerse you in the culture and religious beliefs of the Dominican Republic. Experience and submerge yourself in the local customs and history around one of the oldest cities of the new world. According to some authors, GUEY or HUIOU is the sun in the Arawakan language of the island’s native Tainos.

Sure, there’s no beach, but this city tour will soak you up on a very important part of the Dominican culture instead, very different from the resort and beach part of the country but will surely get a view of what this country offers on each side of the The city of Higuey is opulent in traditions, culture and gastronomy.

Higuey city tour is the perfect opportunity to visit a local market and experience in first person the everyday life of many Dominicans, get fascinated by learning about products, spices, fruit, vegetables and aspects that involve their interactions with the community.

Subsequently this tour would not be complete if a ranch is not explored, where you will see where and how most of the products in the market are planted, grew and collected. As you may have read, a totally complete experience that also allows you to shop and obtain a list of extraordinary and unique items.

Higuey city tour scheduled Itinerary

07:00 – Higuey city tour Hotel pick up.

08:00 – Basilica of La Altagracia –  located Higüey and inaugurated in 1971, this cathedral ranks among the most important historic and cultural monuments in the Dominican Republic, therefore, this make it an excellent first stop for the Higuey city tour.

09:00 – Saint Dionysus church – built 510 years ago, which make it one of the oldest pieces of history of the new world. The monument was the seat of the image of Our Lady of Altagracia, the “mother and protector of the Dominican people making it a must see place in the Higuey city tour.

9:30 – Municipal Market – a place to see in first person the local life, enjoy the native atmosphere full of friendly and hospitable people in the Higuey city tour.

10:00 – Shopping time –discover unique and memorable souvenirs to take with you for friends, family or decorative purposes.

11:00 – Ranch – Visit a local farm full of fruits and vegetable plantations such as plantain, sugar cane and many others. Try and buy fresh local organic products that you may never seen before. This Higuey city tour covers every important aspect of this incredible town.

12:00 – Higuey city tour Hotel return.

What you should bring to your Private Higuey Tour?

• Cellphone or Camera if you want to capture the experience.
• Sunblock
• Hat
• Comfortable pants
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Cash for souvenirs or any other need.