La Altagracia Province Trip Overview
This is one of the most traditional tours departing from Punta Cana; it goes to Bavaro, an immersion in the culture and history of the Dominican Republic. The journey begins at the Altagracia Museum where you will admire the unique and precious pieces that conform its collection.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Safaris
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What to Expect When Visiting La Altagracia Province, , Dominican Republic
This is one of the most traditional tours departing from Punta Cana; it goes to Bavaro, an immersion in the culture and history of the Dominican Republic. The journey begins at the Altagracia Museum where you will admire the unique and precious pieces that conform its collection.
Stop At: Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia, Higuey Dominican Republic
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo de La Altagracia, Arzobispo Nouel, Jardines de La Basilica, Higuey Dominican Republic
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
Duration: 1 hour
