Overview
? Dive into a memorable half‑day cultural experience in the Dominican Republic! On this tour, explore the ancient rock art of the Cueva de las Maravillas, wander the picturesque Mediterranean‑style village of Altos de Chavón, visit a local cigar workshop, and see how chocolate is made — all from your base in La Romana.

Highlights
✨ Discover the Maravillas Caves and see centuries‑old Taíno petroglyphs.
✨ Stroll through Altos de Chavón — a charming village inspired by 16th‑century Mediterranean architecture.
✨ Learn about tobacco ageing, try your hand at rolling a cigar at a cigar workshop & museum.
✨ Visit a chocolate factory to see how cocoa beans are transformed into chocolate.
✨ Hotel pick‑up and drop‑off included (in many lodging areas) and bottled water provided.

Full Description
Begin your adventure in La Romana with a journey to the Cueva de las Maravillas, where you will encounter ancient Taíno cave art and petroglyphs carved centuries ago.
Next, head to Altos de Chavón, a breathtaking village crafted in stone and built in the style of a 16th‑century European settlement — cobbled alleys, ornate ironwork, beautiful views over the Chavón River.
Then visit a cigar workshop: understand how the tobacco leaves age, visit a cigar museum, and if you like, roll your own cigar under supervision.
Finally, step into a chocolate factory to observe how local cocoa beans are turned into rich chocolate — a sweet finish to your experience.
Throughout the tour your guide will tell you stories about the region’s culture, history, and craftsmanship — blending nature, heritage and local traditions in one outing.

What’s Included
✅ Hotel pick‑up & drop‑off (from many hotels in the area)
✅ Bottled water during the tour
✅ Guided tour (multilingual: English, Spanish, French, Italian)
✅ Visit to the Maravillas Caves
✅ Visit to Altos de Chavón
✅ Cigar workshop experience including museum visit and possibly rolling your own cigar
✅ Visit to a chocolate factory

What to Bring
? Comfortable walking shoes
? Camera or smartphone for photos
? Light clothes (for warm climate)
Other suggestions: it’s not explicitly required, but bring a hat or sun protection if you will be outside.

Duration
Approx. 5 hours

Price
Starts from approximately US $69 per person for standard version.

Meeting Point
Hotel pick‑up from La Romana / Bayahibe / Juan Dolio area; meeting details to be confirmed on booking.

Why Travelers Love It
❤️ This tour offers a rare blend of natural wonder (caves with ancient petroglyphs), cultural immersion (Altos de Chavón village), hands‑on craftsmanship (cigar rolling) and sweet indulgence (chocolate factory). It’s compact yet rich in variety, ideal for travellers wanting a taste of Dominican heritage in one outing.