Christophe Colomb, où es-tu? - Tours in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Where are you Christopher Columbus ?

OUR OPINION

How can one infuse oneself with a country’s culture without stopping by its capital ? The colonial zone of Santo Domingo, heritage classified by UNESCO, reminds us that this marvelous country is not only a beach holiday destination : it’s from here that Spain governed its possessions and that the Americas was born along with what we know of the drama and bloodshed .

Want to know more ? Join us in a guided walk along the alleys : your very own Christopher Columbus for the day…………

THE DAY'S outline

- Timetable :

Full day

Or half day leaving from a hotel in Santo Domingo, before the transfer to Punta Cana or Bahiaybe

- Capacity : unlimited

- Option :

Cocktails on the Plaza d’Espagne, lunch in an ancient convent, transfer by plane

- TeamBuilding

Possibility of organizing a treasure hunt in the Colonial Zone (character appearances, ….)

- Recommended clothing

Trousers (cathedral visit)/sun hat /comfortable shoes/camera

Possible from Punta Cana and Bayahibe

Departure from Punta Cana by air conditioned coach (3 hour transfer time)

Departing from Santo Domingo, departure time from the hotel at 09 :00

We will arrive in the Colonial Zone : visit by foot of the Alcazar de Colomb, the Santa Maria Cathedral with Christopher Columbus’s tomb, the National Pantheon, the alleys lined with colonial style houses .

Around 13 :00 lunch at the Conuco : Dominican atmosphere and cooking – a must. The word Conuco is translated as « farm ». This establishment, brightly coloured and decorated with a multitude of objects, fruit, vegetables, coffee …. A good reminder of life on the farm. The waiters are entertaining as they pass between tables, dancing and singing the Merengue ! Grand Dominican buffet .

After lunch departure for the « Modelo » market, we will firstly discover the poultry, vegetable and spice sellers…. For those hooked on shopping, the covered market with its stalls will offer : Dominican and Haitien craftwork, rum, cigars, simplistc paintings. Don’t hesitate to bargain….

One hour’s free time in the market.

Departure for the hotel or airport at the end of the afternoon.

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