Tainos / Indigenas Los Haitises Caves and Mangroves Canoes Tour

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
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You’ll hear many of the sounds that marked their connection with nature: the call of cranes, the dip of crabs into the water, and the gentle lapping of waves against natural rock formations. The arches of the mangrove roots will remind you of cathedrals, and indeed, the Taínos (although they didn’t have churches) were deeply spiritual. Once you’ve set out with our guide, you’ll enjoy the rich variety of birds, reptiles, and fish of the mangroves.

Next, you’ll be able to visit some of the caves that were especially important to the Taínos. They traveled from cave to cave visit wise men, take shelter from hurricanes, and as meeting points with other tribes. Once you’re in the caves, you’ll be able to appreciate the silence and the hallowed aura of the space. You’ll see some of the rock carvings, called petroglyphs, that represent their deities and spirits. Finally, you’ll be able to taste some of the same tropical fruit that Taínos gathered before you head back to the meeting point.

What's Included

Lifejackets
waterbotter
Canoes
Local expert Guides
Tranfer from Hotels

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
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    Los Haitises National Park

    Los Haitises National Park is a national park located on the remote northeast coast of the Dominican Republic that was established in 1976. It consists of a limestone karst plateau with conical hills, sinkholes, and caverns, and there is a large area of mangrove forest on the coast

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Sabana de la Mar

    Sabana de la Mar, usually spelled in English as Savana de la Mar, is a town in the Hato Mayor province of the Dominican Republic. Sabana de la Mar is located in the northeastern of Dominican Republic, on the southern side of Samana Bay. It is an urban are

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
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Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Cultural Tours
Water Tours
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