Higuey City Cultural Tour

Higuey City Cultural Tour

Higuey City Cultural Experience, the perfect way of submerging yourself in the Dominican culture & religious beliefs, learning about history & local customs around one of the oldest cities of La Hispaniola “Higuey”.

According to some authors, GUEY or HUIOU is the sun in the Arawakan language of the island’s native Taíno people. The name Higüey is believe to mean Land Where the Sun is Born.

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Stop At: Outback Adventures, Punta Cana Dominican Republic

Higuey City Cultural Experience, the perfect way of submerging yourself in the Dominican culture & religious beliefs, learning about history & local customs around one of the oldest cities of La Hispaniola “Higuey”.

According to some authors, GUEY or HUIOU is the sun in the Arawakan language of the island’s native Taíno people. The name Higüey is believe to mean Land Where the Sun is Born.

Just a few minutes’ drive from Bavaro-Punta Cana, leave the shiny world of all-inclusive hotels behind as we drive you thru villages & small communities towards Higuey City.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vallegina 23000, Dominican Republic

On our way to Higuey we will stop at a family owned business where getting only the freshest ingredients directly from local farmers allows the owner to handcraft the most delicious fresh cheese around here & makes his family owned food-store a really popular stop among the locals every morning. You will be able to sample some of their cheese, milk products or homemade sweets besides a fresh Mabi which is a local delicacy.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Municipal, Las Carreras, Higüey 23000, Dominican Republic

Once at the city, stroll with your personal guide over the local market of Higuey, where loud shouting merchants and local vendors price their goods, tropical fruit, organic vegetables, and fresh meat and much more.

By taking any of the narrow aisles you will find funny cooking utensils, herbs, natural medicine shops & many other typical curiosities.


Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia, Higuey Dominican Republic

The experience won’t be complete without a visit to the most important monuments in Higuey the famous Basilica of La Altagracia which Pope Paul II personally blessed back in 1992.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Santuario San Dionisio, La Altagracia, Higüey 23000, Dominican Republic

Called by the local as a Sanctuary, The Church of San Dionisio (Saint Dennis) from the 16th century were the locals say the Lady of Mercy was once seen.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: D' Yira Restaurant, Calle Hermanos Trejo, 4 61, Higüey 23000, Dominican Republic

The perfect end for your “being a local” experience, enjoy Dominican dishes with the locals at a typical restaurant before leaving Higuey City behind and heading back to your hotel.

Duration: 45 minutes