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Puerto Plata & Cabarete

North Atlantic coast: cable car, Victorian-era town and the country's kite- and windsurfing hub.

Budget level
Affordable
Best months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul
Ideal stay
3–5 days
Best for
Adventure, Beach, Backpacking

Overview

The north coast has more wind and swell than the south, which is exactly why Cabarete became a watersports centre. Puerto Plata adds a cable car to Pico Isabel de Torres and a restored historic centre.

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Why go to Puerto Plata & Cabarete

  • Kitesurfing and windsurfing at Cabarete
  • Teleférico cable car above Puerto Plata
  • 27 Charcos de Damajagua canyoning
  • Cheaper than the eastern resorts

Budget

Puerto Plata & Cabarete is affordable by Dominican Republic standards. Across Dominican Republic, mid-range travellers typically spend about $110–$180 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Dominican Republic budget breakdown.

Practical information

Language
Spanish; English is widely used in resort areas
Currency
Dominican peso (DOP); US dollars are accepted at many resorts
Power
Type A/B, 110–120V
Entry
Entry rules depend on nationality — verify current official requirements before booking.

When to go to Puerto Plata & Cabarete

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 3–5 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Resort transfers cover most Punta Cana trips and are usually pre-booked with the hotel
  • Car rental is the practical way to combine the north coast, Samaná and the mountains

Suggested itineraries

  • North coast active

    9 days

    Watersports, canyoning and mountain air.

    Route: Puerto Plata & Cabarete → Jarabacoa & the Cordillera Central → Santo Domingo

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