With its pristine beaches and a tropical climate year-round, it is globally famous for windsurfing and kite-boarding. Additionally, spectacular coral reefs nearby make for amazing snorkeling and scuba diving. Cabarete is also known as the TOP surfing spot in the Dominican Republic. From here, you can reach many different spots on the north coast. Encuentro is the perfect beach for surfers of all levels even beginners. Other sports activities are also available, such as 4wheelers, trekking ( El Choco National Park and Caves ), horseback riding, and volleyball.

You don’t have to be into kiteboarding or surfing to enjoy this incredible place. Cabarete has one long main thoroughfare through the heart of town, with shops, condos, and restaurants on both sides. The entire town is walkable, even though there are motoconchos (motorcycle taxis) available to transport you anywhere in town if you’re in a hurry to get somewhere (but there’s no need to be!) On the sand are rows and rows of beach bars and restaurants providing delicious fresh seafood, a wide range of cuisine, cocktails, and live music. There is a very active live music scene here, with many talented locals playing acoustic guitar and singing in bands. If you enjoy dancing the local music merengue, salsa and bachata will have you wanting to keep your body moving all day.