Taste Dominican coffee and chocolate, watch cigars being hand-rolled, and shop for authentic souvenirs on a two-hour tour from Punta Cana. Learn where to find the best prices, what to buy, and how to pack your finds for travel.
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You step off the shuttle into a bright, humming market space where the smell of roasted coffee and cocoa pulls you through the door. Light slants across stacks of hand-painted magnets, woven hats, and boxed rum; somewhere behind glass, cigar rollers move with practiced rhythm. The tour moves at a human pace—two hours of tasting, watching, and choosing keepsakes that tell a small story of the Dominican Republic.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels — mostly standing and light walking
Wildlife
History
The Dominican Republic’s tobacco and sugar economies date to colonial plantations; artisan cigar-making continues that craft with locally grown leaves and traditional rolling techniques.
Conservation
Buy from vendors who source beans and cocoa from named farms to support traceability; avoid products that claim unsustainably harvested exotic woods or corals.
Reserve your spot on the Souvenirs Shopping Tour from Punta Cana today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring small bills and local currency
Many vendors prefer cash for small purchases and tipping artisans; have crisp bills for easier transactions.
Taste before you buy
Try coffee, chocolate, and cigars at the factory sampling stations to pick profiles you’ll enjoy at home.
Pack fragile items in carry-on
Chocolate and glass rum bottles are prone to heat and breakage—keep them with you on flights.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour includes walking through shop aisles and factory viewing areas—flat, closed shoes are best.
Small daypack
Holds purchases, a water bottle, and keeps fragile items upright during the tour.
Refillable water bottle
Staying hydrated in tropical heat keeps you comfortable during tastings and walking between shops.
summer
Sunglasses and sunhat
Useful for short outdoor transfers and for comfort while waiting at pickup points.
summer
Zip-seal bags
Protects paper goods and small souvenirs from humidity and accidental spills in your luggage.