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By Mangulina Tours and Travels
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 1,877 and current price is P 1,501 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the history and evolution of bachata and merengue
    • Discover casabe, one of the island's oldest traditional foods
    • Explore the origin and cultural importance of Dominican larimar and amber
    • Enjoy an authentic cultural experience

Activity location

    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Distrito Nacional Int. Calles Padre Billini, y, F4C7+MVG, Eugenio María de Hostos 10210, Dominican Republic | We will meet in Parque Duarte, in front of the Dominican Monastery, between Duarte and Hostos streets,
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

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Santo Domingo Heritage Sightseeing Tour: Merengue, Bachata, Casabe, Larimar, and Amber

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Spanish
Price details
P 1,876.56
P 1,501.25 x 1 AdultP 1,501.25
Total
The previous price was P 1,876.56 and current price is P 1,501.25
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Licensed national guide
  • Inclusions
    Admission ticket to Catedral Primada de América
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Larimar Museum
  • Inclusions
    Admission ticket to the Amber Museum
  • Inclusions
    Casabe tasting
  • Inclusions
    Bachata and merengue class demonstration
  • Inclusions
    Water
  • Inclusions
    Traditional beverage

What you can expect

  • Start your tour by learning about the history and evolution of two of the most iconic rhythms of the Dominican Republic: bachata and merengue.

    Learn about their roots, instruments, and leading figures, and pick up a few basic steps to feel these Caribbean rhythms.

    Next, get an introduction to casabe, one of the oldest traditional foods on the island. Learn how it's made and enjoy a food tasting.

    The experience continues with two authentic Dominican treasures: larimar and amber. Learn about their characteristics, their importance to local crafts, and how artisans transform these materials into beautiful pieces.

    During the tour, your local guide will share stories, interesting facts, and traditions that will help you understand the Dominican Republic from an authentically local perspective.

    What you will experience

    • Introduction to Dominican bachata
    • Introduction to merengue
    • History of casabe and food tasting
    • Discovering Dominican larimar
    • Introduction to Dominican amber
    • Time for photos
    • Dominican stories and traditions
    • Experience with a local guide

Location

Activity location

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    • Santo Domingo
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Distrito Nacional Int. Calles Padre Billini, y, F4C7+MVG, Eugenio María de Hostos 10210, Dominican Republic | We will meet in Parque Duarte, in front of the Dominican Monastery, between Duarte and Hostos streets,
    • Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic