Higuey

Our most recommended things to do in Higuey

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  1. From Punta Cana: Higuey and Shopping Tour

  Your tour starts when you are picked up at your hotel lobby or the agreed meeting point in an air-conditioned minivan. On your drive to Higuey, you will be able to see some of the countryside and sugar cane plantations. Feel free to ask your guide questions during the drive.    Once in Higuey, you will visit The Basilica Cathedral Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia, a Roman Catholic minor basilica and Cathedral dedicated to Our Lady of Altagracia patroness of the nation. You will also visit the local market and the main park to see how the locals live and the beauty of the city. After your visit to Higuey, you will be driven to Bavaro where you will visit some shop so you can buy souvenirs for your friends and relatives. Once you finish shopping, it is time to go back to your hotel.

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  2. Higuey: Half-Day Churches and City Tour

  Take a break from the hotel and the beach to explore the strong Catholic heritage of the Dominican Republic. On this half-day guided tour, visit two ancient and venerable Catholic churches, and observe the day to day life in Higuey. Your first stop will be the basilica “Nuestra Señora de La Altagracia”, where you’ll be able to feel the powerful energy of the largest and most important church in the country.   Then, take a stroll through the main streets and observe the day-to-day activity of the city, like the cafeterias, shoe shiners, fruit stalls and their vendors. Visit the Saint Dionysus Church, constructed over 500 years ago, an important cultural asset for the Dominican Republic.   Finally, visit a local gift shop and take the opportunity to stock up on hand-made souvenirs and some traditional products.

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  3. Higuey: Full-Day Electric Bike City Tour from Punta Cana

  After a short ride over countryside roads in an air-conditioned van, practice with your electric bike. Follow your guide on safe and easy-to-ride roads and paths as you head to stunning locations, with plenty of opportunities to take breathtaking shots of the spectacular scenery. Stop to meet locals and learn about the unique culture, customs and interesting history from your very own professional guide. A support team will keep you hydrated with refreshments and snacks. Visit one of the ruins of one of the first sugar cane mills of the new world, learn about the process of sugar making and listen to funny and interesting stories about the real Caribbean pirates and the most famous rum. A delicious lunch with typical Dominican dishes is served at Rancho Banana eco-lodge. Relax for a while and soak in the Dominican lifestyle.