Higüey City Tour

Higüey is the nearest major city to Punta Cana and the spiritual capital of the Dominican Republic. It is home to the Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia — the most visited shrine in the Caribbean and a pilgrimage destination for millions of Dominicans every year. Its dramatic concrete arch, inspired by a ship's sail, is one of the most distinctive pieces of modern religious architecture in Latin America.

This half-day tour takes you from your hotel to the city and its iconic basilica, where your guide will explain the history and significance of the shrine, its connection to Dominican identity, and the legends surrounding the miraculous image of the Virgin at its heart.

After the basilica, the tour continues through the bustling streets of Higüey — the local market, the old city streets, and a taste of everyday Dominican urban life far from the resort bubble. This is one of the best ways to understand the real Dominican Republic.

A half-day excursion that delivers genuine cultural insight and is easy to combine with a beach afternoon back at the hotel.