Cabarete
Ahhh, Cabarete; what's not to love? Located on the North Coast of the beautiful Dominican Republic, this amazing Caribbean town truly offers it all. This once 'sleepy fishing village' has become one of the world's most incredible vacation destinations.
Cabarete boasts 300 sun-filled days, with temperatures averaging between 25 – 30 C (80 – 90 F) all year round. The town circles around Cabarete Bay on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Tall, swaying palm trees line the beach and there are views of the lush tropical mountains all around.
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Your visit to Cabarete can include just laying on the beach and soaking up the sun, or a variety of activities, like swimming, boogie boarding, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and many many more. Once the sun starts to set, people wipe the sand from their bodies, and enjoy ocean-view drinks and conversation about their day. In the evening, candle-lit tables line the beach against the swaying palms and star-lit sea. Everything from casual and cheap, to gourmet-prepared fresh seafood is offered by its array of restaurants. And once dinner is done, the party starts. From about 10 pm on, most restaurants turn into bars playing a variety of music, and people from all over the world converge to dance, drink and enjoy. Cabarete has a 'party town' reputation and you'll see for yourself why it's much deserved!
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Cabarete is a world-class vacation destination with a friendly and inviting 'small town charm' that you'll never forget. Staying at Cabarete Hostel will ensure it's even more unforgettable!
How To Get To Cabarete Hostel
- The closest Airport to Cabarete is Puerto Plata International Airport (POP). It's about a 30 minute ride from the Airport to Cabarete.
We can provide you with reliable transportation/pick-up from the Airport to Cabarete Hostel for US $35 (one way).
(link to airlines flying into Puerto Plata Airport) are coming soon
- You can also fly into Santiago Airport (about a 1.5 hour drive to Cabarete) or to Santo Domingo Airport (about a 3.5 hour drive to Cabarete).
We can send a taxi to pick you up from either Airport for the following:
Santiago – US $80 (one way); Santo Domingo – US $180 (one way)
(links to airlines flying into Santiago & Santo Domingo)are coming soon
If you fly into Santo Domingo, you can also either rent a car or take a public bus to Cabarete:
Renting A Car
You can rent a car at Santo Domingo Airport and drive to Cabarete – keeping the car for your entire trip if you want to do some exploring, or you can arrange to drop it off at their rental location at Puerto Plata Airport. If you plan to drop the vehicle at the Airport, you will need to take a taxi from the Airport to Cabarete (or you can arrange for us to pick-you up for US $35 one-way).
Taking The Bus
There are two bus companies – METRO & CARIBE TOUR - that go from Santo Domingo to Sosua (with some stops in-between). Sosua is a small town located about 15 minutes drive from Cabarete. Once you arrive in Sosua, you can take a taxi to Cabarete for US $15.
METRO buses departs at 7:00 am, 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, each day. It takes approximately 4 hours and the cost is US $10 per person (one way).
CARIBE TOUR buses departs every hour starting at 6:00 am until 7:00 pm, each day. It takes approximately 5 hours and the cost is US $10 per person (one way).
Tips For Your Visit:
- The currency in Cabarete is Dominican Pesos but US $ are accepted at most places. There are several exchange stands, banks and ATM's in Cabarete to change your country's currency into Pesos. Credit cards are accepted at some places but there can be a surcharge if you use a credit card for payment.
- One of the most typical modes of transportation in Cabarete (besides walking) is the 'moto-concho'. These are drivers of motorcycles who will take you just about anywhere you want to go. They are one of the cheapest and easiest ways to move around Cabarete and the surrounding areas. Depending on where you are going in the Cabarete area, they cost approximately 30 – 50 Pesos per ride, per person. Another inexpensive form of transportation are Guaguas. These are small vans/buses that are not on any formal schedule. They stop to pick up people who wave at them at the side of the road. And then you just bang on the side of the van/bus when you would like to get off. Depending on where you're going, they cost approximately 20 – 50 Pesos per ride, per person.
- If you need any clothes washed during your stay, there is a good and economical laundry only a 5 minute walk from Cabarete Hostel. You just drop off your stuff and you can pick it up clean the next day or 2 days later.
- The largest supermarket, which carries food, alcohol, and various other items you may want, is just a 5 minute walk from Cabarete Hostel.
- We recommend drinking bottled water during your visit (available everywhere), but tap water should be fine for brushing your teeth.
- The nightlife in Cabarete mainly happens at the many restaurants located right on Cabarete Beach. Most serve food until about 10:00 pm and then after that the party starts! Places like Voy-Voy, Onno's and Lax are open until 3:00 am, and sometimes even later on special occasions! We highly recommend checking out Cabarete Beach House. With BBQ's, campfire parties on the beach, and great food, drinks and music; it's a great place to have a fantastic night out.
- There are a few rental car locations in Cabarete which rent vehicles for between US $35 – US $45/day. Scooters are available for rent at Cabarete Hostel as well as a couple of other locations in Cabarete for about US $20 per day.
- There is a Medical Service in Cabarete that is available 24 hours/day. There is also a hospital in Puerto Plata (45 minutes from Cabarete) that has good Doctors from Europe and America on staff. This is nice to know, but hopefully you will not need to make it part of your visit!
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Contact us
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Dominican Republic
Cabarete
Pro Cab, calle Bahia 11
tel.:+1 809 571 0733
tel.:+1 829 548 6655
e-mail:cabaretehostel@gmail.com -
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long term special
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1 month accommodation incl. breakfast and dinner
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$ 600 US p/p
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