What you can do and see
The number of things to do or see are virtually endless in Cabarete and the surrounding areas. If you have any questions about these, or are interested in making arrangements to participate in anything listed below, please let us know and we'll do what we can to help.
Surfing at Playa Encuentro
Playa Encuentro, on the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most famous reef breaks on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. It is located just a 10 minute drive from Cabarete Hostel. In the winter there is swell from the North and in the summer there is swell from the East and Northeast.
Our Surf Bus provides transportation from Cabarete to Playa Encuentro, daily, at 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. If you have never surfed before, you can take a beginner course. If you have surfed before, intermediate
courses are also available. Surfboards of all types and sizes are also available for rent. If you just want to hang out at the beach there, or watch other surfers, you can do that as well. It is a great place to take a nice long walk or go horseback riding on the beach. Our Surf Bus returns to Cabarete at 11:30 am and 5:30 pm, each day.
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Cabarete Beach House
The 'Caribbean cool' Cabarete Beach House is a fantastic place to hang out day and night. It's located less than a kilometer east of Cabarete, oceanfront. You can relax on beach loungers on the lawn, overlooking the ocean, or take a dip in the swimming pool. While you're there, order a couple of drinks and something from their scrumptious menu. Everything they serve has a Caribbean flair and seafood choices are fresh from the ocean. Take just a few steps and you're on the 
sand and can make your way into the ocean for a dip.
At night Cabaret Beach House offers an amazing atmosphere with great music, fabulous food and thirst-quenching drinks. They have BBQ's, beach parties with camp fires, and dancing until sunrise...all with a view of the star-filled sky and ocean waters.
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Kitesurfing & Windsurfing
Each day, at about 12 pm (sometimes earlier and sometimes later), the Eastern Trade Winds pick up, making Cabarete the perfect place to kitesurf and windsurf. In fact, Cabarete is known to be the 'kitesurfing capital of the Caribbean' due to its perfect kitesurfing conditions. Cabarete offers it all. There are areas of flat water for beginners just learning to kitesurf, and areas/times with higher wind and bigger waves for those at the intermediate to expert kitesurfing levels. For more information onkitesurfing lesson, rental, etc click here>>>
El Choco National Park
Bordered by the foothills of the Cordillera Septentrional to the South, and the Cabarete Lagoon to the North, this amazing park includes 77 sq. km (48 sq. miles) of pasture land, lagoon, jungle, tropical plants, caves, amazing landscapes and a variety of Caribbean birds. Many of the freshwater springs in this park have subterranean origins from deep within the belly of the earth. Just beautiful!
27 Waterfalls of Rio Damajagua
This amazing display of beauty is nestled within the rolling hills of the Northern Corridor mountain range behind beautiful fields of sugar cane. It is here that Mother Nature has crafted 27 awe-inspiring pools etched out of limestone rock.
Puerto Plata & Isabela de Torres
Located 45 minutes west of Cabarete, just before Puerto Plata, is Mount Isabel de Torres. It is here that you can do some casual hiking and take in some spectacular views of the countryside. Or, if you like, you can take a 2,565 foot (800 meter) cable car ride up to the peak of the mountain which overlooks the city of Puerto Plata. At the top of the mountain you will also find the Isabel de Torres Botanical Gardens. There are 135,000 square meters of beautiful botanical gardens and subtropical vegetation winding through various trails.
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving
Sosua Bay, located just 15 minutes from Cabarete, offers clear turquoise waters and an abundance of underwater sea life for a unique scuba diving or snorkeling experience. Whether you desire gear rental, or diving certification, a number of shops located in the town of Sosua will be more than happy to prepare you for some time in the sea.
Horseback Riding
Whether you're a first time rider, or have been horseback riding for years, you will love the variety of horseback riding trips available through several ranches in the area. There are rides on the beach with ocean views - rides on trails through the lush tropical mountain forests - and rides that offer you both!
Mountain Biking
The area around Cabarete offers some fantastic mountain biking trails. Bikes are available for rent and rides are offered based on the time you want to spend riding, your skill level, and the beautiful scenery you'd like to ride through. Please let us know if you are interested in mountain biking during your visit and we will be happy to provide you with more details on the different options available.
Yoga
Yoga is provided by a number of Instructors at various locations in and around the Cabarete area. Some are offered in more of a studio setting and other classes take place right on the beach. If this is something you are interested in doing, please let us know and we can make some recommendations for you.
Spanish Lessons
There are several ways to learn some Spanish during your visit. If you are interested in lessons, please let us know and we can provide you with information on private tutors or schools that best suit the time you have and your needs.
Merengue, Bachata and Salsa
Merengue, Bachata and Salsa are the most popular forms of music and dance in the Dominican Republic. This music is mostly heard and danced to in local Dominican bars. Many Dominicans are more than happy to teach you the dances if you have a desire to learn.
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Contact us
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Dominican Republic
Cabarete
Pro Cab, calle Bahia 11
tel.:+1 809 571 0733
tel.:+1 829 548 6655
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long term special
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1 month accommodation incl. breakfast and dinner
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$ 600 US p/p
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