Activity Dominican Republic

Tainos / Indigenas Los Haitises Caves and Mangroves Canoes Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: The Whales Las Ballenas

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifejackets
Included: waterbotter
Included: Canoes
Included: Local expert Guides

Not included

Not included: Tranfer from Hotels

Itinerary

Los Haitises National Park

3 hours Admission included

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
Sabana de la Mar

one hour

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
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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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Cancellation

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