Just out of Cabarete there are miles of dirt roads and endless
mule trails making it mountain bike paradise. The scenery is breathtaking,
perfect for videotaping and your digital camera. Stop and talk
to the friendly locals, who always have a smile on their faces.
Outside Magazine voted the trails made by the World Famous Iguana
Mama as "Best All New Sporting Adventure", "Your
of the Month" by Bicycling Magazine, and nominated as "Top
25 Adventure Tours in the World" by National Geographic Adventure.
Local
drivers are safe and are used to sharing the road with dogs,
chickens, mules, goats, trucks, motorbikes, cars and guaguas.
Please wear your safety equipment, taken into consideration,
one should not miss the opportunity to cycle in the Dominican
Republic. There is no better way to see the countryside,
and nothing feels better than the nice Caribbean breezes
when you are coasting down those hills!
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If
you don't have your own equipment, rentals are available.
Be aware that this equipment is low-end and often not well
maintained. Please be sure to check your mountain bike and
safety equipment before you start your adventure
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The best time of year to mountain bike
in the Dominican Republic is June through October. It
tends to be dry and more single track is open, thought
you can mountain bike all year round.
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Islabon Jungle River Tour (Cabarete)
You can explore the Islabon and Yasica rivers by boat to its mouth at the Atlantic Ocean. You can also walk through jungle trails to a mini zoo that includes iguanas, snakes, turtles, ravens and a monkey (which are a little unorganized or can be wrongly labeled). Guides explain the origin and uses of different flora and talk about some of the popular types of fishing that is done in this area.
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Scenic Drive: Cordillera Septentrional Route (Cabarete)
About 15 minutes east of Cabarete you can turn south onto the Moca Mountain Route that runs into the Cordillera Septentrional Mountain area. The drive passes through small Dominican villages and farm areas and you'll have panoramic views of the countryside along the way. If you keep driving you'll eventually end up in the city of Moca, the cigar-making capital of the Dominican Republic. This mountain road allows you views of the beautiful Cibao Valley and is an absolute favorite of motor bikers looking for a winding scenic bike tour. |
El Choco National Park (Cabarete)
This lush and diverse 77 square kilometers of protected area was named a national monument. The park has unique geological formations to the DR, called the 'Caribbean Karst', as well as 862 species of flora, 12 species of bats, and 36 species of birds . The park is comprised of pasture land, a lagoon, and a jungle area that contains the many lush tropical plants, exotic birds, caves and fresh water springs. |
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