Cap Cana Trip Overview
Discover this incredible tour totally outside the tourist bubble, get to know the architecture and customs of Higüey with this excursion from Punta Cana.
-We will pick you up at your hotel and just an hour later we will arrive in Higüey: the capital of the Dominican province of La Altagracia.
– We will first visit a tobacco factory. Do you know how this typical product is made? We will know the main techniques in this artisan house.
– The next stop will be the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia. This modern sanctuary, located in the heart of Higüey, is consecrated to one of the most revered virgins by Dominicans.
– We will continue the excursion in the Higüey Market, where we will see the great variety of exotic fruits of its stalls.
-Then we will go to the Sanctuary of San Dionisio. Do you know the link between this temple and the Virgin of La Altagracia? We will find out!
Finally, we will go to the paradisiacal Macao beach, where we will make a brief photo stop.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Cap Cana, Caribbean
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cap Cana, La Altagracia Province, Caribbean
Discover this incredible tour totally outside the tourist bubble, get to know the architecture and customs of Higüey with this excursion from Punta Cana.
-We will pick you up at your hotel and just an hour later we will arrive in Higüey: the capital of the Dominican province of La Altagracia.
– We will first visit a tobacco factory. Do you know how this typical product is made? We will know the main techniques in this artisan house.
– The next stop will be the Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady of La Altagracia. This modern sanctuary, located in the heart of Higüey, is consecrated to one of the most revered virgins by Dominicans.
– We will continue the excursion in the Higüey Market, where we will see the great variety of exotic fruits of its stalls.
-Then we will go to the Sanctuary of San Dionisio. Do you know the link between this temple and the Virgin of La Altagracia? We will find out!
Finally, we will go to the paradisiacal Macao beach, where we will make a brief photo stop.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia, Higuey Dominican Republic
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Parroquia de San Dionisio, Avenida Alta Gracia No 67 municipio centro, Higuey Dominican Republic
You will have an incredible panoramic view of the San Dionisio church, which was the place where the Virgin of Altagracia made her appearance.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Macao Beach, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic
At the end, our transportation will take you back to your hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
