Cabarete is a town in the Dominican Republic. Located in the province of the Dominican Republic, very well known for its tourism and beaches. It is approximately 11 miles from the airport of Puerto Plata.

The town had its beginnings back in the 17th century, around 1835. A British slave trader and planter named Zephaniah Kingsley met a gorgeous Senegalese woman named Anna Madgigine ( who was sold to him as a slave ) in Florida and fell in love with her stunning beauty. Kingsley freed Anna and married her, and after 25 years living in Florida, they were forced to find a new place to live to avoid discriminatory new laws against their interracial marriage, as Americans took control of Florida. Most of the family moved to the Northern Dominican Republic ( at that moment, from 1822-1844 invaded by Haiti and referenced as Haiti in Wikipedia) between 1835 and 1837. The area now known as Cabarete was pristine and undisturbed, a perfect paradise to grow a big family that would last across generations.

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.

There are no large resorts or condos/hotels in Cabarete, the skyline fronting the beach is made of low buildings and palm trees. If you’re looking for glitz and glamour this is not it. Expect only a chill atmosphere and attitude. The locals are some of the most humble and friendly people you are bound to ever meet. Anyone is likely to fall in love with all Cabarete and its people have to offer.