Higuey: Full-Day Tour with River Boat, Lunch, & Voodoo Show

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See sugarcane plantations and sacred shrines, sail down River Yuma, and watch a voodoo show all in one day around Higuey. Find a bit of everything on this tour of the Dominican Republic’s heritage.

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Category: Dominican Republic Tags: Excursion, Tour

Description

Expect to meet plenty of locals and explore inland around the River. Get off the beaten track for a true flavour of Dominican culture and society when you visit a fruit farm, a fishing village and a market. Luis, one of our expert guides, says, ‘Higuey is where most of the local resort staff live, and it’s an enriching experience to see daily life in full swing. At the market, you can buy all sorts, from a bottle of rum to a live chicken.’

You’ll get a real taste for the country straight away with a visit to a plantation. Savour tropical fruits such as papaya and pineapple as well as coffee and cocoa. Up next is Higuey, the provincial capital, where you’ll get to poke around for spices in the market and see locals stocking up on fresh produce. You’ll also pass by the lamdark modern basilica – an important shrine.

Next, we head south through tropical countryside to the little fishing village of Boca de Yuma. After a leisurely lunch of Caribbean dishes prepared with local ingredients, you’ll set off on a boat ride on the River Yuma. Afterwards, discover the complicated history of Dominican sugarcane plantations at a ‘batey’. These plantation camps are home to communities of sugarcane-harvesting Haitians. Meet and chat with the community, and then watch as they put on a voodoo show.

Additional information

Highlights	Try juicy tropical fruits and learn about Dominican agriculture Wander the stalls and snap photos of the colourful produce at Higuey market Look out for exotic Caribbean flora and fauna on a boat ride on the River Yuma Meet Haitian sugarcane farmers at a ‘batey' and watch their traditional voodoo
Free cancellation	Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 8 hours	Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide	English, French, Dutch
Pickup included	Please contact the activity provider to confirm your reservation and pickup time. Use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher. Upon pickup, please present your voucher and a photo ID.
Includes	Transport Guide Boat trip Lunch and drinks
Not Includes	Gratuities
Not suitable for	Children under 4 years Pregnant women Wheelchair users
Important information	What to bring Passport or ID card Comfortable clothes