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Cabarete, Dominican Republic

Located 11 miles east of Sosua on the north coast, also called the "amber coast", Carbarete is a paradise for surfers and kite surfers as well as windsurfers or enthusiasts of all kinds of board sports. Nearly 2 and a half miles of beaches lined with coconut trees offer one of the spots ranked best in the world for surfing, thanks to a strong wind and regular and large waves that frequents its waters throughout the year. The tourist resort along the beach enjoys a festive ambiance, with entertainment and sports. However, its infrastructures (bars, restaurants and hotels) lack a natural and picturesque appearance.
A small village, Callejon, is located inland. This is where you will find the authentic Dominican lifestyle. You can see some birds in the lagoon, taste local dishes in small houses or dance the Merengue or the Bachata.
Numerous trips are on offer for you for a day or half a day: the village of Puerto Plata, Santiago, the second largest city in the country, famous for its carnival in February and August, the prosperous city Moca, the calm coastal town Rio San Juan and 6 miles away is the huge Playa Grande, one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican Republic.

A paradise for lovers of kite-surfing and windsurfing
The beautiful beach lined with coconut trees
A well equipped seaside resort. You can indulge in shopping and you won't be short of shops to find some souvenirs to bring back.
Entertainment and atmosphere
The Dominican village of Callejon

cons

The resort's lack of charm and authenticity
The beach is heavily exposed to winds : a true paradise for board sports !
A high concentration of tourists
Heavy daily traffic

Weather Cabarete - choosing the best time to go

Dominican Republic - Cabarete

All overall indicators 64/100 Good
Temperature indicators 86/100 Excellent
Bad weather indicators 22/100 Bad
Sunbathing indicators 34/100 Bad
Swimming indicators 90/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 80/100 Excellent
Temperature indicatorsHot / Optimal :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 30°C and 33°C.
Bad weather indicatorsRainy :
Rainy - averaging between 3.5mm and 4.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsCloudy :
Overcast 60% to 80% cloud cover.
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicatorsLight breeze / Optimal :
Optimal comfort: optimal wind speed (between 7 mph and 12 mph) in a warm environment (>24°C).

Weather finder : Cabarete / May Annual weather finder : Cabarete

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To see

Las Cuevas de Cabarete: located under a mile before entering Cabarete, the caves which once housed the Taïnos Indians are a must-see during a two-hour guided tour in a tropical park. Do not forget to see the lagoon and its birds (in the Dominican village).

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To do

The place is ideal for water sports, from scuba diving to water skiing, as well as sailing, windsurfing, surfing and kite surfing. For enthusiasts, the place is also good for horseback riding through beautiful landscape of mountains and hills.

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To think about

A suitcase for the summer: light clothing cotton, open shoes, shorts, shirts, T-shirts, without forgetting the bathing suit, as well as warm clothes and walking shoes for getaways in the mountains. A lightweight raincoat is useful during the rainy season (from May to July).

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To avoid

Hours of intense traffic, because employees commute to the capital of Santo Domingo, as well as people returning home at the weekend, notably on Sunday evenings.

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To try

Rich and spicy, Dominican cuisine is the result of Creole, European and African influences. Starch foods (rice, sweet potatoes and plantain), fish and shell fish as well as tropical fruits are the key foods. The stews (mondogo, sancocho) are common, with goat meat or fish cooked in coconut milk being prime examples.

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To bring back

Jewellery made from amber (brown solidified resin), larimar (blue stone), leather items, baskets, naive paintings, a legacy of Indian Taïnos, CDs of merengue and bachata, cigars, liquid vanilla, jam, rum and coffee are the main souvenirs that you can bring home. They can be found everywhere on beaches and especially in local markets.

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