Vica’s Guide to El Paraiso
Food scene
The most popular and chill restaurant on Cabarete beach, with excellent food and cool vide, that won't break your wallet. Turns into a dance Mecca Thursday-Sunday after 10 PM. If you had dinner there that night, the dance floor is free (you'll get a paper bracelet). Otherwise, $200 RSD after 10 PM.
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Lax Ojo
The most popular and chill restaurant on Cabarete beach, with excellent food and cool vide, that won't break your wallet. Turns into a dance Mecca Thursday-Sunday after 10 PM. If you had dinner there that night, the dance floor is free (you'll get a paper bracelet). Otherwise, $200 RSD after 10 PM.
It's the most amazing restaurant setup on planet Earth. Two infinity pools, three round mini-pools and a kids' pool - all overlooking the waves breaking off the cliff, and the endless ocean beyond. Great food, relaxed vibe. A happy place, too - lost of BD celebrations.
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Restaurant Maria
It's the most amazing restaurant setup on planet Earth. Two infinity pools, three round mini-pools and a kids' pool - all overlooking the waves breaking off the cliff, and the endless ocean beyond. Great food, relaxed vibe. A happy place, too - lost of BD celebrations.
Food to die for in a blooming garden straight from paradise. Fantastic coffee - latte, French press, etc., waffles, fruit, protein bowls, and my favorite - avocado toast with poached eggs. Yum!!
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Vagamundo Coffee & Waffles
Food to die for in a blooming garden straight from paradise. Fantastic coffee - latte, French press, etc., waffles, fruit, protein bowls, and my favorite - avocado toast with poached eggs. Yum!!
My go-to place for Thai food in Callejon, directly across from Ocean Dream Plaza. Closed TUESDAYS.
Swai restaurant and bar
My go-to place for Thai food in Callejon, directly across from Ocean Dream Plaza. Closed TUESDAYS.
Chill lunch with an amazing view of El Encuentro Beach
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Coconuts Restaurant At Hideaway Beach
Chill lunch with an amazing view of El Encuentro Beach
A lovely restaurant / club house with a breathtaking view of the waves breaking at the cliffs below you, with a backdrop of luxury villas at Sea Horse Ranch.
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Sea Horse Ranch
A lovely restaurant / club house with a breathtaking view of the waves breaking at the cliffs below you, with a backdrop of luxury villas at Sea Horse Ranch.
Easy, cheap and relaxed dining on Cabarete beach. CLOSED TUESDAYS.
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Mojito Bar
Easy, cheap and relaxed dining on Cabarete beach. CLOSED TUESDAYS.
A Spanish hacienda turned into an Italian restaurant, with a pool in the middle. Located in Callejon de la Loma, on the side from SWAI, directly across from Ocean Dream Plaza.
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Bliss
A Spanish hacienda turned into an Italian restaurant, with a pool in the middle. Located in Callejon de la Loma, on the side from SWAI, directly across from Ocean Dream Plaza.
High-end dining on Cabarete beach. Kitchen closes at 9 PM. Tomato soup is my kids' favorite. Others go for the amazing seafood paella. CLOSED MONDAYS.
Papi's BBQ-BAR-PIZZA Cabarete
High-end dining on Cabarete beach. Kitchen closes at 9 PM. Tomato soup is my kids' favorite. Others go for the amazing seafood paella. CLOSED MONDAYS.
The best omelettes on the beach, especially nice after surfing. Fresh juices and smoothies - mango, chinola, pine apple, papaya. DJ Emile plays reggae on Sundays - think California vibe for half the price. Closed WEDNESDAYS.
Pura Vida Encuentro
The best omelettes on the beach, especially nice after surfing. Fresh juices and smoothies - mango, chinola, pine apple, papaya. DJ Emile plays reggae on Sundays - think California vibe for half the price. Closed WEDNESDAYS.
The best new addition - a cool and stylish restaurant by former owners of SWAI, steps from Cabarete beach. Open for dinner only (starting at 6 PM). The food is AMAZING. Reservations recommended. CLOSED MONDAYS.
Viento Cabarete
The best new addition - a cool and stylish restaurant by former owners of SWAI, steps from Cabarete beach. Open for dinner only (starting at 6 PM). The food is AMAZING. Reservations recommended. CLOSED MONDAYS.
It's a curious setup to check out - bungalows for rooms and an open-air restaurant with access to the beach. The whole thing feels like you're inside a rain forest. Reservations are a must.
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Natura Cabana Boutique Hotel & Spa
5 Calle Paseo del SolIt's a curious setup to check out - bungalows for rooms and an open-air restaurant with access to the beach. The whole thing feels like you're inside a rain forest. Reservations are a must.
A popular place for pizza take-out and a cute spot for dining in; at the entrance to Perla Marina.
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Ceiba Cafe and Pizzeria
A popular place for pizza take-out and a cute spot for dining in; at the entrance to Perla Marina.
A quick stop for lunch with outside seating or takeout. Fast, cheap and good - burritos, fajitas, etc. Super casual. Located at the Ocean Dream Plaza, closer to the Millennium side. CLOSED TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS.
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Gorditos Fresh Mex
5A quick stop for lunch with outside seating or takeout. Fast, cheap and good - burritos, fajitas, etc. Super casual. Located at the Ocean Dream Plaza, closer to the Millennium side. CLOSED TUESDAYS and WEDNESDAYS.
The last outdoor spot along Cabarete beach, with a great view and a chill vibe.
Cabarete Nectar Restaurant
The last outdoor spot along Cabarete beach, with a great view and a chill vibe.
A recently renovated place, with an expanded outdoor restaurant - a great spot for lunch, with good food at reasonable prices and a breathtaking view of kiters. For lessons, I'd recommend Cabarete Beach: it's not as crowded, and my husband is a kiting instructor.
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Kite Club Cabarete Kiteboarding School
5A recently renovated place, with an expanded outdoor restaurant - a great spot for lunch, with good food at reasonable prices and a breathtaking view of kiters. For lessons, I'd recommend Cabarete Beach: it's not as crowded, and my husband is a kiting instructor.
The place everyone raves about. Must be a group of eight or more, reservation required. An authentic slice of India in the mountains above Cabarete - about an hour drive - famous for delicious meals and stunning sunsets.
Blue Moon Indian Restaurant And Retreat Center
Los BrazosThe place everyone raves about. Must be a group of eight or more, reservation required. An authentic slice of India in the mountains above Cabarete - about an hour drive - famous for delicious meals and stunning sunsets.
Pomodoro Pizza
Paseo Don ChicheSimple Italian in a cozy setting.
Wilson's restaurant at La Boca (The Mouth, where the river meets the ocean) offers the best fish around - you choose which one you want to be grilled or fried, served with your choice of sides. A little boat will take you across the river (2 min) and you'll walk into an open air side road type of set up - tranquil and gorgeous. The best sunsets, and some kiters to boot. Get there before 5 PM, they close at dark.
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Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England WayWilson's restaurant at La Boca (The Mouth, where the river meets the ocean) offers the best fish around - you choose which one you want to be grilled or fried, served with your choice of sides. A little boat will take you across the river (2 min) and you'll walk into an open air side road type of set up - tranquil and gorgeous. The best sunsets, and some kiters to boot. Get there before 5 PM, they close at dark.
The newcomer that took over what used to be ULA and made it much better - cheaper and better food, bigger menu, livelier vibe. NB: only drinks can be paid with a credit card, all food - two different kitchens - cash only, separate for each kitchen. It's a minor hassle compared to the enjoyment.
The Bar at Bahia
The newcomer that took over what used to be ULA and made it much better - cheaper and better food, bigger menu, livelier vibe. NB: only drinks can be paid with a credit card, all food - two different kitchens - cash only, separate for each kitchen. It's a minor hassle compared to the enjoyment.
A cute place near my apartment (make a right towards the airport, next turn after CNC). Delicious sandwiches. Cash only. It's on the same plaza that has a hardware store and glasses shop.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Alemania
A cute place near my apartment (make a right towards the airport, next turn after CNC). Delicious sandwiches. Cash only. It's on the same plaza that has a hardware store and glasses shop.
Sports and Activities
The place to be every morning - surfing, swimming, food and good vibes.
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Encuentro Beach, Dominican Republic
The place to be every morning - surfing, swimming, food and good vibes.
A fun place with water slides and several pools - every kid's favorite - plus a restaurant. International Tennis School is next door.
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Laguna SOV
A fun place with water slides and several pools - every kid's favorite - plus a restaurant. International Tennis School is next door.
Sea Horse Ranch
Horseback riding and lessons.
Hotel Villa Taina
CarreteraA lovely restaurant and kiting lessons on Cabarete beach.
A zip lining experience with jumping into the laguna. So fun! Walk through stalagmite caves and have lunch at the restaurant onsite. About an hour 20 min away from my place.
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Laguna Dudú
A zip lining experience with jumping into the laguna. So fun! Walk through stalagmite caves and have lunch at the restaurant onsite. About an hour 20 min away from my place.
Everyone's favorite place, kids and adults alike. Spend the day splashing on the water slides or swimming in one of several pools, including a shallow infinity one for kids. Then head to Maria for lunch.
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Sosua Ocean Village Water Park
Everyone's favorite place, kids and adults alike. Spend the day splashing on the water slides or swimming in one of several pools, including a shallow infinity one for kids. Then head to Maria for lunch.
A good spot for watching kiters while relaxing by the ocean and having a drink or two. The spa is excellent.
Millennium Resort & Spa
A good spot for watching kiters while relaxing by the ocean and having a drink or two. The spa is excellent.
If you are a pro or a beginner, Ilya will set you up - classes for kids, partner play or hitting with a partner. Located on the right hand side of the road leading to the SOV (Sosua Ocean Village) and my apt.
International Tennis Center
If you are a pro or a beginner, Ilya will set you up - classes for kids, partner play or hitting with a partner. Located on the right hand side of the road leading to the SOV (Sosua Ocean Village) and my apt.
The oldest and most well-run establishment at El Encuntro surfing beach. Rent boards, book lessons, buy gear, ask for advice. Open between 8 am and 3 PM. Morning is always best for surfing.
Buena Onda Surf school
The oldest and most well-run establishment at El Encuntro surfing beach. Rent boards, book lessons, buy gear, ask for advice. Open between 8 am and 3 PM. Morning is always best for surfing.
The only place offering parasailing - in Puerto Plata (30-40 min away from Cabarete). A great experience, excellent for special celebrations - we did it on Christmas Day. Chill out with a drink at of the beach-front restaurants afterwards.
SeaPro Divers Puerto Plata
The only place offering parasailing - in Puerto Plata (30-40 min away from Cabarete). A great experience, excellent for special celebrations - we did it on Christmas Day. Chill out with a drink at of the beach-front restaurants afterwards.
Shopping
Ocean Dream plaza offers a variety if small shops, including clothing boutiques, a gadget store, a Mexican restaurant and a pharmacy. It's right next to the Millennium hotel.
Ocean Dream Resort
Ocean Dream plaza offers a variety if small shops, including clothing boutiques, a gadget store, a Mexican restaurant and a pharmacy. It's right next to the Millennium hotel.
Saturday Market at Sea Horse Ranch - crafts, wines, home made treats and souvenirs.
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Sea Horse Ranch
Saturday Market at Sea Horse Ranch - crafts, wines, home made treats and souvenirs.
Drifter
Cool sports attire and beach wear. In case you need to upgrade your looks.
Neighborhoods
The coolest place to be, from morning till night - endless beach with kiters traversing the waves and flying over the ocean. Tons of restaurants, great people watching, all kinds of water sports. Best sunsets. Safe and fun.
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Cabarete
The coolest place to be, from morning till night - endless beach with kiters traversing the waves and flying over the ocean. Tons of restaurants, great people watching, all kinds of water sports. Best sunsets. Safe and fun.
Callejon de la Loma: If you want to get a taste of real local life, venture into this safe and vibrant neighborhood, with lots of street cafes, bars, tattoo parlors, barber shops, grocery stores, mechanic shops and nail salons. The road starts across from Ocean Dream Plaza. Keep walking past BLISS and SWAI and you'll figure it out.
Cjón. De La Loma, 57000 Cabarete, República Dominicana
Callejon de la Loma: If you want to get a taste of real local life, venture into this safe and vibrant neighborhood, with lots of street cafes, bars, tattoo parlors, barber shops, grocery stores, mechanic shops and nail salons. The road starts across from Ocean Dream Plaza. Keep walking past BLISS and SWAI and you'll figure it out.
Beach
A lovely white-sand beach with cute activities (banana boat, glass boat boating) and a number of waterfront restaurants (they deliver straight to your chair).
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Playa Alicia
A lovely white-sand beach with cute activities (banana boat, glass boat boating) and a number of waterfront restaurants (they deliver straight to your chair).
A stunning beach in Las Terrenas (if you go for a road trip).
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Playa Punta Popy
27 de FebreroA stunning beach in Las Terrenas (if you go for a road trip).
Our favorite place for sunsets and the best fish served right on the beach. An hour-drive from Cabarete.
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Playa Grande
5Our favorite place for sunsets and the best fish served right on the beach. An hour-drive from Cabarete.
Encuentro Beach, Dominican Republic
This is where we surf. A five-minute drive from the apartment.
This is where we kite and watch the kiters. The Millennium Hotel is right there if you want a drink. A five-minute walk to Ojo and STUNNING sunsets. A 10-minute drive from the apartment.
Playa Pública de Cabarete
This is where we kite and watch the kiters. The Millennium Hotel is right there if you want a drink. A five-minute walk to Ojo and STUNNING sunsets. A 10-minute drive from the apartment.
ATM/Bank
A 24/7 cash machine across from Ojo Restaurant.
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Scotia Bank
Carretera PrincipalA 24/7 cash machine across from Ojo Restaurant.
An ATM/Bank at Ocean One, next to the pharmacy.
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Banco Santa Cruz Cabarete
An ATM/Bank at Ocean One, next to the pharmacy.
Sightseeing
It's a lovely sanctuary for sweet little creatures. Be ready for them to sit on your head and shoulders - they want treats! :)
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Monkey Jungle Dominican Republic
It's a lovely sanctuary for sweet little creatures. Be ready for them to sit on your head and shoulders - they want treats! :)
A must-see historical center of Puerto Plata. A 40-min drive from the apartment.
Independence Central Park - Travelerd.net
A must-see historical center of Puerto Plata. A 40-min drive from the apartment.