Dominican FLAVOR & COUNTRYSIDE SAFARI Pick-up Included

Itinerary

1. 1

   A scenic hillside drive brings you to the small village of Tubagua at the beautiful u201cCalle Turisticau201d from Puerto Plata to Santiago with marvelous ocean and mountain views, just over half an hour drive from Puerto Plata or Sosua / Cabarete

   Pass by
2. 2

   Our first stop is at the u201cTaino Valley Tropical Parku201d you will find a lush tropical forest, our guide shows the flowers, trees, palms, plants, bamboo, fruits, vegetables and condiments that grow in the Dominican mountains. There are flowers that are very special in their way of growing and typical for the Caribbean. In several places there are small statues from the times of the Tainos. Each statue features a God of the Tainos. Detailed explanation of each statue and why the Tainos worshiped their gods is given. The water that runs through the forest passes through several natural ponds full of fish. On the route there is a viewpoint with benches that overlook a green valley with mountains in the background. nWe will demonstrate how Coffee is made the classic Dominican way and taste, show you how Cigars are rolled. You also enjoy a fresh fruit tasting, grown in the hills around us.

   1 hour Admission included
3. 3

   Surrounded a lush tropical setting, next to the entrance of a tropical park which invite you for a stroll, you attend different workshops demos about coffee, chocolate and cigar making, all in cooperation with small local farmers by which their family are supported.nnYou will receive general information about the production processes and taste the best productsnwhich the Dominican Republic nature offers. nOn top of this a fruit-tasting experience and a traditional lunch is not to be missed. nnu2022 Coffee: See how coffee is grown and processed, from the tree to the traditional brawn. nLearn about the different varieties and qualities of coffee, and how to brew the perfect cup onnthe traditional Dominican way. Enjoy the tasting session, where you will savor the aroma and flavor of the finest coffee.

   15 min Admission included
4. 4

   u2022 Organic Fruit Tasting: directly from mother nature! You will be shown various fruits that grow in nthe surrounding area, such as mangoes, pineapples, bananas, papayas, melon, avocado and nmore. Delight in a fruit tasting, enjoy the freshness and sweetness of the fruits, straight from nthe land in your mouth.

   15 min Admission included
5. 5

   u2022 To top it all off, enjoy an authentic Woodfire prepared food tasting: served in typical Dominican nhouse of over 100 years old and cooked the traditional Dominican way in a u201cfogonu201d, prepared nby a passionate team with organic ingredients from around the house and local farmers. nTaste the savor of the delicious dishes, such as rice, beans, chicken, pork, beef, salad, and more. In the garden behind the house there grow bananas, avocados, pineapples, tomatoes and much more. nYou can walk around the house and notice that a supermarket is not needed, as almost neverything grows in the surrounding yard.

   1 hour