Activities in Cabarete
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Iguana Mama
Iguana Mama, the leading adventure-sports tour operator on the north coast, is in a class of its own. Its specialties are mountain biking (easy to insanely difficult, US$65) and cascading. It is the only operator that takes you to the 27th waterfall at Damajagua (US$85), and it has pioneered a new cascading tour to Ciguapa Falls, which only Iguana Mama offers. There’s also a variety of hiking trips, including a half-day walk (US$45) into the hills behind Cabarete (Parque Nacional El Choco), and a full-day trip to Mount Isabel de Torres (US$80), just outside Puerto Plata. Its Pico Duarte trek is expensive, but handy if you want transportation to and from Cabarete (per pers…
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Gipsy Ranch
The fully equipped Gipsy Ranch riding stables are situated right near Playa Encuentro. Gipsy Ranch charges US$16 per person for an hour’s ride on the beach, or US$52 for a longer, half-day ride. It can also organize longer excursions along the beach and in the nearby hills. The French owner is trilingual. From the entrance to Encuentro, continue down toward the beach and turn left. You’ll find the stables opposite the Coconut Palms Resort.
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Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding
Friendly, safety-conscious shop located on Bozo Beach and run by one of the world’s top kiteboarders. Offers lessons in five languages. If you’re walking along the beach from Cabarete, look for the canvas-sail roof of the restaurant next door.
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Fun Tours
The Fun Tours, next door to Iguana Mama, offers the usual range of package tours, including a day trip to Cayo Arena (US$55), and an abridged version of the Damajagua Falls tour (you only go as far as the seventh waterfall).
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Cabwake School
Cabwake School, 6km east of town, is the only operator licensed to tow on the river. A 20-minute tow will set you back US$35, and week-long ‘wake camps’ – 10 to 15 tows in a week – are available at significant discount.
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Vela Windsurf Center
One of the best choices for windsurfing in Cabarete. On the main beach, it uses excellent gear, and can also rent sea kayaks (per hour US$10 to US$15). Works in conjunction with kitesurfing school, Dare2Fly.
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Kite Club
This well-run club is at the top of Kite Beach, and has a fantastic atmosphere for hanging out and relaxing between sessions. The tiny kitchen delivers delicious fresh ahi tuna salads and sandwiches.
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Luciano Gonzalez Kite School
Two-time winner of the Master of the Ocean, Luciano now runs this small school opposite Kite Beach. Very patient with beginners. Offers a three-day, US$300 introductory course.
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Kitexcite
This award-winning school uses radio helmets and optional offshore sessions to maximize instruction.
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Take Off
The German owner also organizes the Master of the Ocean competition.
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