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Stuff to do in Cabarete

Kite boarding

Kite boarding is the water sport that is taken the world by storm, and Cabarete is the place to be. This small Caribbean town is world renown and has a reputation of having the very best conditions in the world. Kite boarding attracts amateurs to the most expert Kite boarders from all over the world.

Presidente Kite boarding World Cup 2006 in Cabarete.

Cabarete was host of the largest Kite boarding event in the World. Every 3rd week of June, Kite boarders from around the world come to Cabarete to compete in the prestigious event.

Then there are a few other good places to the East and to the West of Kite beach. 'Bozo Beach', located between Cabarete and Kite beach. is where the Kite boarding World Championship (2001), World Cup (2002), and World Cup (2003) took place.

Encuentro Beach which is very popular with regular surfers in the mornings when the waves are best, is still a great place for wave riding in the afternoon when the winds pick up.

La Boca de Yasica is a great place with 100% flat waters and once you played around for a while you can kite back to Cabarete by going downwind with the trade winds for about 6km. However, only experienced kiters should venture on this one. There are a few other places that locals will be happy to point out to you.

 

Cabarete Bay

There's an agreement between the windsurfing schools and the kite surfing schools that the latter will not teach and encourage kiting in the bay (except Bozo Beach occupying the western side of the Cabarete Bay). This is because the main bay is usually too crowded with wind surfers on the water and people on the beach.
 
Kite boarding Lessons

It is highly advised to get lessons if you are a beginner. The best lessons can be found right on the Kite Beach. Before you take on your board check the local restriction as laws may prohibit riders who have not be trained. Always ask the local riders about weather and water conditions, especially the reef.

 
Kite board Shops and Vendors

If you are new to Kite boarding and coming to Cabarete, you shouldn't have a problem finding vendors to buy basic gear. However finding spare parts such as fins, bladders and others might be an issue. There are Kite board and sail repair workshops in Cabarete. If you cant take home your gear you will not have a problem selling the used items as many people are looking for great deals.

Places to See

Playa Grande (Cabrera)

Voted as one of the 10 best beaches in the world by Condé Nast travel magazine, this long stretch of white sand and clear turquoise waters is edged on each side by spectacular cliffs. This is the beach for relaxing while you take in the beauty of the area, or on days when the surf is up, catching a wave or two body surfing or body boarding. A row of very small Dominican shacks (restaurants) vie for your food and beverage business, serving an array of fresh seafood and typical Dominican cuisine, on tables just in front of them. If you like, they'll also bring your food right to your chair on the beach.

Dudu Lagoon and Blue Lagoon (Cabrera)

Not far east of Cabrera you will find these freshwater lagoon phenomenons, offering the visitor a unique experiences. They offer fantastically clear freshwater pools. The Blue Lagoon appears so clean that is shimmers a shade of blue. The Dudu Lagoon is in the shape of a crater reminding of the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico. You can jump into either one of them for a refreshing swim. The surroundings are truely beautiful. Some dive operation use the Dudu Lagoon for first classic cave scuba-diving.

Gri Gri Lagoon (Rio San Juan)

The Gri Gri Lagoon area offers boat trips through it's winding waters where mangrove forests make a canopy over most of your journey. During this trip you'll see caves that are unique to this area of the country, life the 'cave of the swallows', and can take advantage of swimming in 'La Piscina', a crystal clear ocean cove where the lagoon ends.

 

 

Kite Boarding