Cabarete

Travel Guide

Photo provided by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Photo provided by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Photo provided by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Photo provided by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic
Photo provided by Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic

This idyllic village, tucked between the Caribbean Sea and a lagoon, provides visitors with a taste of beach life combined with adventure.

Cabarete is a laidback village that offers paradise beaches without the crowds. Explore the Caribbean outdoors, from a long, gold-sanded coastline on one side of the town to a lagoon reserve on the other. Work on your tan, try local watersports or go on excursions to surrounding natural attractions.

Cabarete became popular in the 1980s when windsurfers realized the potential of the coastline’s ideal conditions for watersports. Today, the township offers a number of accommodation options, restaurants and tour agencies to cater to visitors from around the world. Enjoy its relaxed atmosphere and try some of the affordable meals available around town.

Find a spot on Cabarete’s Encuentro beach. Swim in the Caribbean waters, which are temperate year-round, and enjoy views of the dramatic coastline. If you’re feeling adventurous, try one of many watersports offered by local agents, including surfing, wakeboarding and scuba diving. Calm waters around the bay make for perfect windsurfing and kiteboarding conditions, though experience is recommended.

Ask Cabarete travel agents about packages for adrenaline seekers and nature lovers. For a thrill, try canyoning or spelunking (caving) around the nearby Jungle River. Take a mountainbike or horseback tour through the rugged mountainside. Paths are suitable for experienced and novice riders and pass some of the most stunning coastline vistas in the country. To see Cabarete’s local lagoon, take a guided excursion into El Choco National Park.

Back in town, enjoy dinner by the sea and stay to make the most of the lively nightlife. Bars and clubs open up all along the oceanfront.

Cabarete is located a 20-minute drive from the Puerto Plata airport on the Dominican Republic’s northeast coast. Once in town, get around by taxi or bus or using local paid transportation such as guaguas (minibus), caro publicos (public cars) or motoconchos (motorcycle taxi).

Where to stay in Cabarete

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ProCab

While there might not be top attractions in ProCab, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Cabarete Beach and Kite Beach.

ProCab
Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Carretera Sosua-cabarete, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
The price is $245 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$245 total
per night
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sosúa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"The place was amazing, the beach very clean and close to the room. They had every night activities and good mood. The foodwas good every single day"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Viva Tangerine by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive
Presidential Suites Lifestyle Cabarete - Room Only

Presidential Suites Lifestyle Cabarete - Room Only

4 out of 5
Cabarete, Cabarete
The price is $81 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$81 total
per night
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sosúa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (713 reviews)
"Had a lovely time."

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Presidential Suites Lifestyle Cabarete - Room Only
Velero Beach Resort

Velero Beach Resort

3 out of 5
Calle La Punta 1, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
The price is $115 total per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8
$115 total
per night
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Sosúa. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (525 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Velero Beach Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ultravioleta Boutique Residences

Ultravioleta Boutique Residences

4 out of 5
Carretera Principal, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Sosúa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews)
"Everything was awesome. Only issue the internet wasnt working"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Ultravioleta Boutique Residences
Villas Agua Dulce

Villas Agua Dulce

4 out of 5
Carretera el Choco, Km 6, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 4-star beach villa in Sosúa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Sosúa Beach and Cabarete Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
"Terrific"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Villas Agua Dulce
SLABDR Coliving | Once Surf Salvación.

SLABDR Coliving | Once Surf Salvación.

3 out of 5
Calle Los Cocos 120/121, Cabarete, Puerto Plata
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly aparthotel in Sosúa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Cabarete Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"The best place to stay in Playa Encuentro 💕💕💕👌 Amazing staff, beautiful setting, perfect vibe ! 10 min walk to beach and surf ! Everything we needed to cook and be comfortable. Nice pool area ! Highly recommend 🤗"

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024

SLABDR Coliving | Once Surf Salvación.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Cabarete

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
133
5 - Excellent 54%
4 - Good
82
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
21
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
5
1 - Terrible 2%

5/5 - Excellent

Robert

The people in Cabaret, including every merchant and anyone in Public that I ran into, are always extremely pleasant and friendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great experience will definitely be back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It’s a beautiful small beach town and an excellent spot for water sports.

3/5 - Okay

jimmy

Very touristy. Sort of over-commercialized. Everywhere over sells themselves as small and local but charge very high prices compared to locally. Even the places that advertise as ‘yoga’ or ‘kite surfing’ hotels don’t actually have any real link to it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Good and positive environment.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Found love in Cabarete.

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