The Higuey City Tours excursion in the Dominican Republic, Dare to visit the Basilica of Higuey in memory of the Virgin of Altagracia where you will visit the ancient and modern temples, you will also make your purchases of typical sourveniles of the country such as the aphrodisiac drink mamajuana of the country, the cane rum, the guira and the tambora, instruments of typical Dominican music, you can also buy the amber and the larimar priedras presionosa that is produced here and also paintings by renowned national and international artists of the region’s culture and many others. more things…. on this tour you will also be able to visit the Populares market, and also the shopping center… and you will visit Dominican souvenir shops.
Located in nearby Higüey and inaugurated in 1971, this cathedral is among the most important religious sites in the Dominican Republic. In honor of the Virgen de la Altagracia, patron saint of the Dominicans, it stands out for its 69-meter or 225-foot-high arch, with a bronze and gold entrance. The altar contains a framed painting of the Virgin Mary dating from the 16th century, the centerpiece of the devotion. A legend says that a sick child was healed after seeing the Virgin Mary appear at this site, near an orange tree, and later found her portrait painted below it. Every January 21, pilgrims from all over the country flock here to pay their respects, lining up at the altar and placing their requests. The celebrations continue around the cathedral with local food and drinks.
