Things to see & do
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Activities & Sports
Scuba Diving: Scuba diving in the Atlantic Ocean on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. Only 15 minutes from Cabarete is Sosua where clear turquoise waters awaits you for your snorkeling and scuba diving needs.
Windsurfing :Windsurfing in Cabarete is ranked as on the very best 10 sites in the world. Cabarete is where it’s at for this exciting sport. It is windsurfing that put Cabarete on the sporting map since the late 80s.
Horseback riding : Whether your an expert horseback rider or an amateur you will find plenty of equestrian ranches nearby offer horseback riding for either trotting along the beach or exploring lush mountain and valley trails. See Cabarete and Dominican Republic in that is not only breathtaking but memorable.
Hiking: With El Choco national park in our backyard, there are numerous options. Take in the ocean and jungle scenery, and get away from the bustle of Cabarete. You are only minutes away from incredible Caribbean vistas and lush tropical rain forest.
Mountain Biking : World class mountain-biking tours are offered by an internationally renowned local firm. Scenic daily excursions range from beginner trails to challenging advanced-level rides through the bush.
Zip Lining: An hour outside of Cabarete on the mountain road to Santiago lies Costa Rican zip lining at it’s best. You’ll be suspended 100m in the air while you zip through the jungle canopy on this fun day trip. Cost is $89, and you can either book direct or with a tour operator:
Waterfall tours : another great day trip, it’s about an hour and a half drive to Imbert where you hike up and jump down 27 waterfalls with gorgeous grottoes. A ton of fun
White Water Rafting : A 4 hour drive up to Jarabacoa and you’re in the highest mountains of the Caribbean. The white water rafting is a ton of fun, with class 3-6 rapids that will have you thinking you’re in Central America.
Golf : Two great courses nearby. Click for directions.
Places to see
swimming in the mineral rich water
Caving in El Choco : Just behind Cabaerte by the lagoon sits numerous caves to explore along with a nice swim in the lagoon.
Whale Watching in Samana: Samaná Bay is where the action takes place for this exciting nature excursion. Depending on your location, most tours depart very early in the morning to ensure you get to Samaná in plenty of time to enjoy a great day. Watch as more than 10,000 Humpback Whales return to the Dominican Republic from their North American locations to breed and mate. Marine guides will narrate your boat excursion, explaining mating and breeding information about the whales and their behavior. Witnessing these magnificent creatures, the most active of all whales, is definitely an experience of a lifetime.
Playa Grande Beach: Considered to be one of the best in the Caribbean this beautiful beach area is just after the Playa Grande Golf Resort, an east hour from Cabarete. The sand is soft and white, and the water is clear and a magnificent turquoise color, postcard perfect. Open-air Dominican restaurants line the streets and beaches in the area where you can feast on delicious fresh seafood.
Helicoptour Tours: See the North Coast of the Dominican republic from the Air! Helidosa offers tours from $150
Sosua: Only 15 minutes west of Cabarete, Sosua is a tourist town. You can find most of the dive companies on the North Coast located there. Sosua Beach is the main attraction here and it is lined with food stands, restaurants, bars, and a variety of shops selling tourist souvenirs. Best to avoid at night, as it’s infamous for it’s red light district.
La Boca de Yasica: There are few people, and along with the beautiful ocean, you’ll get a chance to see where the Boca de Yasica meets the sea. A small restaurant sells fresh fish Popular with Wakeboarding and kiteboarders as the start of a downwinder. It’s 20 minutes east of Cabarete, off a dirt road via Camino del Sol . Turn left off the main road at the Camino/Paraiso del Sol Hotels entrance, follow this road and turn right. After passing these hotels stay left until you reach a dirt road that eventually follows the ocean.
The Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon: Just east of Rio San Juan, is the Blue Lagoon, a freshwater sinkhole used as a local swimming hole. Surrounded by dense vegetation and only accessible by a series of rough steps hewn into the rock face, it has the feel of a Tarzan movie set. Have a refreshing swim in the cool water or just watch the death-defying feats of the local children as they dive into the lake from the surrounding cliffs and trees. LOCATION: East of Cabrera, by Playa Diamate. GPS: 19.5647278, -69.9075623 Located 1.5 hours east of Cabarete, behind the town of Rio San Juan, Blue and Dudu Lagoon are a clear blue freshwater water holes. There are big signs for the area on the right side of the main road. Once you turn in here you’ll have to stop at the small restaurant so they can give you a key to enter the areas.
