Puerto Plata: Escapada Cultural Tour in Puerto Plata

3.9
(9 reviews)
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 3 more

Escape to discover the authentic culture of the Dominican people. You will be accompanied by an official guide who will transmit his extensive knowledge as you visit the countryside, the real heart of the Dominican Republic.
We visit the cheese factory where we will learn the whole process of making cheese. We stop of “las Lajas” to visit a cocoa farm and a small coffee plantation. Everyone can learn the process of the production of artisanal creole chocolate, taste cocoa, tropical fruits as well as trying delicious artisan chocolate.
Afterwards, we visit “Saballo” a very laborious hidden community with a factory over a hundred years old and see the process of making the typical sugar cane molasses bonbons. In "La Piragua", we visit the typical house of an artisan where we will see how to make guano baskets, mats and banana leaf tackle with materials that nature provides.
Discover a hidden beach with a majestic view. Join us for an incredible day full of culture
Tour duration: 8 hours

What's Included

Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Return Transportation (in Puerto Plata, Sosua, Cabarete, Cofresi)
Beverages
Dominican style lunch
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
DVD (available to purchase)
Pickup Rio San Juan : US$15

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up at the Hotel Reception

For hotels that are not on our list or if you want to know your exact picking time contact us to define your picking time.

Picking time for different areas:
cabarete: 7.15 am
Sosua: 7:30 am
Puerto Plata: 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Puerto Plara Cofresi: 9:10 am
Puerto Plata Playa Bachata: 9:25 am
Puerto Plata Senator: 9:30 a.m.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Puerto Plata Province

    Escape to know the authentic culture of the dominican people. Accompanied by our guide, who will be responsible of transmitting your vast knowledge of our culture, going to the back of the countryside heart we will visit the old melasa bread factory, a typical house of artisans, visiting their home and learning their way of life. You will explore a tobacco plantation and the manufacturing process of artisanal cigars, enjoy beautiful panoramic views and visit the organic factory cacao plantation where you can learn the whole procedure of chocolate and taste it. A visit step of a cheese factory belonging to a traditional family at the Imbert community where we'll also visit the park.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
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    Puerto Plata

    San Felipe de Puerto Plata es la capital de la provincia de Puerto Plata, en la costa norte del Atlántico de República Dominicana. La ciudad es conocida por sus playas. La gran extensión de la Playa Dorada está resguardada por centros turísticos y un campo de golf con 18 hoyos. El centro antiguo de la ciudad data de la época colonial y está dominado por la fortaleza de San Felipe, del siglo XVI, una edificación española que actualmente alberga artefactos históricos y militares.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Pickup Rio San Juan US15 payable to the guide the day of the tour
  • Confirmation of day and time will be given at time of booking
Supplied by CAMEL SAFARI EXPLORING

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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Safaris
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Nature Walks
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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