Cabarete
Dominican Republic · Puerto Plata · 5 m
Description
Cabarete is an internationally renowned coastal town on the north coast of the Dominican Republic and one of the Caribbean’s leading watersports destinations. The town is known for its long sandy beaches, steady trade winds, and excellent conditions for kitesurfing, windsurfing, and surfing, particularly at Cabarete Bay, Kite Beach, and Playa Encuentro. Cabarete combines sporting action and tropical nature with a laid-back beach lifestyle, international atmosphere, and vibrant nightlife by the sea. Caves and lagoons in the surrounding countryside, mountain biking trails, and the waterfalls of Damajagua add to the wide range of outdoor activities, making Cabarete one of the Dominican Republic’s most active and cosmopolitan destinations.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 14 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
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- Dec
Highlights
- Kite Beach
- Cabarete Beach & Bay
- Encuentro Beach
- El Choco National Park
- Cabarete Caves
- Cabarete Lagoon
- Kayaking & Paddleboarding on Cabarete Lagoon
- Bozo Beach
- Cabarete Beachfront Nightlife
- Cabarete Reef Snorkeling
- Mountain Biking around Cabarete
- Horseback Riding around Cabarete
- Sosúa Beach & Reef Diving(Day trip)
- 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua(Day trip)