Information on Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Cabarete Information

Welcome to the Adventure Sports Capital of the Caribbean

After 20 years on Cabarete Beach, we have become Cabarete information experts, and we love sharing that information with the world! We have worked hard to make our website a place where you can quickly get a feel for not only what our condo rentals have to offer, but also what our town has to offer. After all, we don’t expect that you will come to the Dominican Republic and spend most of your time in the condo.

The first thing you should know is that they call Cabarete the Adventure Sports Capital of the Caribbean for a good reason. For more than 30 years, windsurfers, kitesurfers, surfers, and stand up boarders have flocked to our tiny town. That’s because the five main beaches of Cabarete provide ideal conditions for every one of those sports. We have glassy waves in the mornings, side-onshore winds in the afternoons, tons of sunshine, and warm water year round.

Even if water sports aren’t your thing, we also have mountains, rivers, and waterfalls – oh my! You’ll undoubtedly find at least a million fun things to do in Cabarete. So think outside of the all-inclusive box and use our wealth of Cabarete information to its fullest. Check some things off your bucket list. If all else fails, feel free to contact us via email or visit us in the office, and we will help you organize anything your little adventurous heart desires. #adventuremoreplanless

Excursions

A variety of excursion are near Cabarete and the surrounding areas that offer something for everyone. In addition to sports activities, organized tours include: other beaches, Ciguapa Falls, city tours (Puerto Plata, Samana & the capital, Santo Domingo), whale watching from boats off the coast of Samana, visits to Ocean World Marine Park, or walks through the historical caves in El Choco National Park, to name a few.

Contact in Cabarete: Iguana Mama, Eco – Adventure Tours, Ocean World Adventure Park, Marina and Casino is the most complete entertainment complex of the Dominican Republic, located in Cofresi Beach, just 3 miles west from the town of Puerto Plata. The entertainment complex is made of an elegant Marina, a unique marine park and the outstanding building where our clients will have the opportunity to enjoy restaurants, bars, and theatre with live dance show, casino and a disco-lounge.

Ocean World Adventure Park is the most advanced interactive marine park of its kind. Guests will have the opportunity to touch, pet and feed all their favorite animals and mammal friends, including dolphins, sea lions, sharks, stingrays, exotic tropical birds; meet tigers, and walk through rain forests.

Discovering On Your Own

Head off with your own car, rented car or motorcycle, and experience a day of discovery and adventure. You can drive along coastline roads or head into the mountains to take in breath-taking views of the lush mountains and valleys. Stop in small villages for a look around and experience the warm, friendly hospitality of the Dominican people.

Shopping

Do not expect to find major designer stores or shopping malls, but do expect to find items you may not find anywhere else. This very active beach town offers you everything you might need to play in the water. Clothing, beachwear, hand-crafted jewelry, hand-rolled Dominican cigars, and amazing artwork can be found at several boutiques/galleries sprinkled around town.

Health & Wellness

There is no shortage of things you can do to relax the body and free the spirit. Massage therapy and beauty treatments – manicures, pedicures, etc. – are available throughout town. Check the bulletin board in the Reception or have the office make arrangements for you.
Spanish Lessons: You can choose to have a private tutor meet you in the comfort of your condominium, or attend daily or weekly Spanish classes at the nearby school. Please check the Reception to help with arranging instruction based on your needs.

Horseback Riding

Trail ride in the mountains or gallop down an unspoiled e beach. Please check the reception for horseback riding options.

Surfing

Try surfing at Playa Encuentro, only five minutes from Cabarete. Rental surfboards available in town.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Clear water and rich reef life make the coast a target for experienced divers. PADI certified lessons can get you started.

Mountain biking

Excellent rental bikes, guided tours, and a variety of beginner to advanced routes make Cabarete a well-known mountain bike destination. Click here for Iguana Mama mountain biking.

Canoying/Cascading

The Damajaqua Cascades (27 Waterfalls) are a series of waterfalls about 45 minutes from Cabarete. To enjoy the canyoning adventure, you hike up the mountain for about an hour until you reach the falls and work your way back down the river by jumping and sliding through pools of water ; this can be challenging so you shouldn’t have any physical limitations or fear of jumping from 10-20 ft falls. Click here for Iguana Mama canyoning and cascading.

Golf

A 18 hole Golf course at Playa Dorada, or, an hour’s drive away, Playa Grande, where the spectacular coast is home to a beautiful golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones.

Other sports

include stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), caving, sea kayaking, motorcycle tours, hiking and sailing, most with modern equipment available in town. Activities that are out of town but not too far include rock climbing, paragliding, whitewater kayaking and river rafting.