Things to Do in Cabarete | Brisa Encuentro’s Guide to Our Favorite Activities

Beaches (5–15 minutes away)

Encuentro Beach (12-minute walk/ 3 min drive) - see map

The DR’s most iconic surf spot. Gentle enough for beginners, thrilling enough for pros. Grab a board rental or lesson from Ali’s Surf Club or Pura Vida Surf Camp, then refuel with a smoothie bowl or coffee at Bonsai Poke or one of several restaurants nearby.

• Best for: Sunrise surfs, casual beach cafés, and people who look good in board shorts.

Kite Beach (5-minute drive)

Home of the Cabarete Kite Festival and some of the world’s best kiteboarding schools like Liquid Blue. Watch a rainbow of kites fill the sky from one of the beachfront bars.

• Best for: Adrenaline junkies and spectators with mojitos.

Cabarete Beach (8-minute drive)

The heartbeat of Cabarete. Beach bars, music, boutique shops, and barefoot dinners under string lights. From Le Bistro to LAX Ojo, this is where day melts into nightlife.

• Best for: Dining, dancing, and moonlit cocktails.

Sosúa Beach (15-minute drive)

Calm turquoise waters and colorful coral reefs. Rent snorkel gear, order fresh grilled lobster, and float the day away.

• Best for: Swimming, snorkeling, and family beach days.

Nearby Fitness, Nature, & Adventure

Yoga, Gym, Spin (3 min walk)

Just 3 minutes away at Encuentro plaza are both Yoga and Gym studios and a community board with all types of local servicesand activities (from spa to spin)

El Choco National Park (15-minute drive)

Trek through lush forests, limestone caves, and freshwater lagoons — all part of the protected ecosystem behind Cabarete. Hire a local guide to uncover hidden lagoons and bat caves

Monkey Jungle & Zipline (20 min drive)

Feed capuchin monkeys, zip through the jungle, and support local charities that provide healthcare to nearby communities.

• Perfect for: Families and those who can’t resist a selfie with a monkey

Day Trips Worth the Drive

Puerto Plata (40 mins drive)

Venture on your own or via one of many tours: take the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, visit Fort San Felipe, and enjoy panoramic city and sea views. Pair with a rum tasting at Brugal Distillery for a full day of fun

Damajagua Waterfalls (45-mins drive)

Leap, slide, and swim through 27 cascading waterfalls — it’s the Dominican Republic’s natural waterpark. Bring water shoes and your inner child.

Laguna Dudu + Playa Grande | Cabrera (1.5-hour scenic drive)

Cenotes, cliff jumps, and the bluest lagoon you’ll ever see — followed by lunch at Playa Grande’s beach shacks with freshly grilled snapper.

• Pro Tip: Pack towels and cash — there’s a small entrance fee.

Cayo Arena - Paradise Island (2 hrs 40 mins drive & boat)

A tiny sandbar surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral reefs — accessible only by boat. Snorkel, sunbathe, and channel your inner castaway.

Jarabacoa (2.5 hrs drive)

Trade palm trees for pine forests and humidity for cool mountain air. Try white-water rafting, visit coffee farms, and hike Salto de Jimenoa waterfall.

For Families & Groups

Laguna SOV Water Park (15 min drive)

Three (3) thrilling water slides, kid's zone water play, private pools, and inflated splash zones. With shaded cabanas, a snack bar, and lifeguard-supervised pools, it’s the ideal spot for a carefree half-day of fun and relaxation under the Dominican sun

• Pro tip: Bring your towels, food, and drink to customize your day

Monkey Jungle & Zipline (20 min drive)

See description above - great for families and so close to the condo

Kaskada Water Park - Santiago (1.5 hrs drive)

A large regional waterpark with multiple waterslides, wave pools, and lazy rivers — an easy full-day trip for all ages.

Horseback Riding on the Beach (multiple beaches)

Sunset rides with local guides along golden sands — beginner-friendly and incredibly photogenic.

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