Cidade Turismo
the Dominican Republic

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Your trip to Cabarete.

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Cabarete – Puerto Plata Destination Puerto Plata, Sosúa and Cabarete about 38 km from Puerto Plata

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Internacional Gregorio Luperón (POP) Sosúa · 20 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Gregorio Luperón Airport (POP) is about 20 km away, roughly a 25-minute drive. From Sosúa it is 13 km and from Puerto Plata about 38 km via the coastal road, with vans and taxis.

How many days

Two to three days for the beach, one kitesurfing lesson and the El Choco caves. Those who go for sport stay a week or more.

When to go

The wind is usually stronger and more consistent from June to August and from December to March, the best times for kitesurfing and windsurfing. From December to April there is less rain. Hurricanes can occur from June to November.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The village is walked by the beach, and the vans on the coastal road connect Cabarete to Sosúa and Puerto Plata. To reach El Choco, take a taxi, mototaxi or bicycle.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Cabarete
  1. Morning
    Cabarete Caves

    Start with the caves of Parque Nacional El Choco, with a guide, and swim in the freshwater lagoons inside them.

  2. Afternoon
    Cabarete Beach

    In the afternoon, when the wind rises, watch the colorful kitesurf and windsurf sails from the main beach, or take a lesson.

  3. Late afternoon
    Kite Beach

    At sunset, walk to Kite Beach, to the west, where the kite schools are concentrated.

  4. Evening
    Dinner on the sand

    At night, the beach restaurants and bars set tables on the sand, with music late into the evening.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabarete good for learning kitesurfing?

Yes, it is one of the best places in the world to learn, with steady wind, shallow water protected by the reef and many schools.

What is the best season for kitesurfing in Cabarete?

From June to August and from December to March the wind tends to be stronger and more consistent.

Is Cabarete’s sea good for swimming?

In the inner lagoon formed by the reef, yes, in the morning before the wind picks up. In the afternoon the beach is used for the sports.

Does Cabarete have nightlife?

Yes, the bars and restaurants on the main beach come alive at night.

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