Discover living Taíno and African heritage in Yamasá, 1 hour from Santo Domingo. With a local family, explore myths and craft your own clay souvenir from shaping to painting.

PRICE: $120
per person

 

Morning Meet-Up & Departure (9:00 AM)
Meet at Perpetual Lab in Santo Domingo, where your bilingual coordinator will welcome you before we set off toward Yamasá. Enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside as you begin your cultural journey.

Arrival & Introduction to Taíno Culture
Upon arrival, meet the local family guardians who preserve the Taíno legacy. Learn about their connection to nature, African influence, mythology, and ancestral traditions that have been passed down through generations.

Myths, Gods & Ancestral Knowledge
Immerse yourself in stories about the Taíno gods, creation myths, and spiritual practices, gaining a deeper understanding of the island’s pre-colonial heritage and its ongoing influence in Dominican identity.

Traditional Dominican Lunch
Share a homemade Dominican lunch prepared by the host family, made with local ingredients.

Clay Workshop: Create Your Taíno Figure
Guided by your hosts, craft and paint your own clay figure inspired by Taíno art a symbolic keepsake representing your connection with this ancient culture.

Swim in the Sacred River
End the experience with a refreshing dip in one of Santo Domingo’s most important rivers, right where it is born. Feel the purity of the water and the spiritual energy of the land.

Return to Santo Domingo
After an inspiring day, we’ll head back to Santo Domingo, carrying with us the wisdom and warmth of the Taíno community.

Tour Highlights:

Learn about Taíno and African heritage directly from local guardians.
Discover ancient myths, gods, and spiritual traditions.
Enjoy a traditional Dominican lunch prepared by the community.
Create and paint your own Taíno-inspired clay figure.
Swim in a sacred river, one of the most important in Santo Domingo.

Includes:

What’s Included
Round-trip transportation from Santo Domingo
Local Taíno family hosts and cultural guide
Clay art workshop (materials included)
Traditional Dominican lunch
Bilingual experience coordinator
Access to the river for swimming
Tips for guides or hosts (optional)
Personal expenses or souvenirs
Food & Drink not listed

 

 

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