Cabarete Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Cabarete tours and things to do in the Dominican Republic’s adventure capital: take a kitesurfing or surf lesson on the famous bay, cliff-jump down the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, explore the El Choco caves and lagoon, ride horseback along the sand and snorkel the reefs of nearby Sosúa. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Cabarete by interest
Whatever brings you to Cabarete — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Cabarete
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Cabarete Bay
Kitesurfing.
27 Waterfalls
Damajagua.
El Choco Caves
Cave lagoons.
Beach Rides
Horseback.
Sosúa Bay
Snorkel reefs.
Buggy Trails
Off-road.
Encuentro Beach
Surfing.
Cabarete Beach
The main beach.
Beach awayCabarete Bay
Kitesurfing.
Damajagua away27 Waterfalls
Jump & slide.
National park awayEl Choco Caves
Cave lagoons.
Coast awayBeach Rides
Horseback.
Nearby awaySosúa Bay
Snorkel reefs.
Off-road awayBuggy Trails
Rivers & mud.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Cabarete visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
Dry, sunny and pleasant — a great time to visit.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The strongest, steadiest kitesurfing winds.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Hurricane season — check forecasts before travel.
For kitesurfing
June to August for the best wind.
For waterfalls
Year-round, with fuller falls after rain.
Best overall
December to August for sun and wind.
One day
Kitesurfing, snorkelling and a beach ride.
Two days
Add the 27 Waterfalls day out.
Three days
Add the caves and a buggy adventure.
For kitesurfing
Several days to progress with lessons.
For adventure
The waterfalls, caves and buggy tours.
For the beach
Sosúa snorkelling and easy days on the sand.
On foot
The main strip and beach are walkable.
By moto/taxi
Motoconchos and taxis are handy for trips.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the waterfalls and caves.
By boat
Boat tours run to Sosúa and beyond.
Where to stay
Stay on the beach near the kitesurfing bay.
Dominican peso
The peso is used; US dollars are widely accepted.
Kitesurfing
Book afternoon sessions when the wind is up.
Waterfalls
Wear water shoes and go for all 27 if you can.
Sosúa
Bring reef-safe sunscreen for the snorkelling.
Buggy tours
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting muddy.
Safety
Use licensed operators for waterfalls and caves.
Combos
Some tours combine waterfalls, zipline and buggy.
Kitesurf lessons
Lessons fill up — book ahead.
Waterfall tours
Damajagua tours fill up — reserve early.
Buggy tours
ATV tours fill up — book ahead.
Snorkel trips
Sosúa boats fill up — reserve early.
Cave tours
El Choco tours fill up — book ahead.
Winter season
December to March is busy — book ahead.
Kitesurf lesson
Around $58–100 for a kitesurfing lesson.
Waterfall tour
About $44–80 for a 27 Waterfalls tour.
Snorkel trip
Roughly $65–100 for a Sosúa snorkel tour.
Buggy tour
Around $54–90 for a buggy or ATV tour.
Horseback ride
About $40–70 for a beach horseback ride.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Cabarete through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sun & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Best wind.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Windy.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.
- Best for
- Quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rainy.