Cabarete is the world's most famous learning destination. A horseshoe bay catches a near-textbook thermal breeze almost every afternoon between Christmas and August - the wind builds from late morning, peaks at 18-24 knots by 2pm, and dies softly into a glorious sunset. Reef-protected flat water in the bay, waves outside, two dozen kite schools competing on price. The town itself is a relaxed strip of beach bars and surf shops that feels like the Dominican Republic's permanent gap-year retreat.
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Best for: Learning to kite, families, group trips
Watch out for: Wind dies in the morning - don't book lessons before noon
Things to do in and around Cabarete when you're on the water. SuperKite scores destinations on partner-friendliness - the activities below show Cabarete has plenty to offer beyond the wind.