Cabarete is more expensive than Puerto Plata but remains accessible — the offering isn't massive all-inclusive but boutique hotels and guesthouses. Reference budget: €95/day/person for a comfortable stay in boutique hotel or guesthouse + kitesurfing lessons.
Accommodation: luxury boutique (Watermark Luxury, Sublime Samaná Cabarete) €250-400/night. 4-star boutique (Velero Beach Resort, Natura Cabana, Casa de Campo) €130-200/night. 3-star boutique (Kite Beach Hotel, Cabarete Surfcamp) €90-150/night. Guesthouse (Kitebeach Inn, Hostel Patio) €40-90/night. Kite school packages including accommodation: €700-1,100/week (room + 12-15h lessons).
Kite lessons: €200-450 per week depending on school (12-15h over 5-7 days, equipment included). Surf lessons: €30-50 the session, €250-400 intensive week. Wing-foil: €60-90/h. Equipment hire: kite €80-120/day, surf board €25/day.
Meals: seafront restaurants €15-30/person, gourmet €35-55. Drinks €3-6 (Presidente, cocktail). Excursions: Damajagua €30, Puerto Plata cable car €10, Sosúa diving €50-90. Transport: taxis €5-20 depending on distance, motoconcho €1-3 short trip, scooter €25-35/day, car hire €35-55/day.
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- Puerto Plata and the North — The complete region: Puerto Plata, Sosúa, Cabarete and the Amber Coast.
- Puerto Plata — The provincial capital 30 km away, culture and cable car, to combine with Cabarete.
- Dominican Republic — Complete country guide: visa, currency, regions, best time to visit.
- Samaná — The neighbouring peninsula 3h east, to combine for a complete northeast trip.