Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
when we were in town; it's worth asking around at other companies listed here for more
information.
Diving
Northern Coast Diving
( 809-571-1028;
www.northerncoastdiving.com
; Cabarete)
Well-respected Sosúa-based dive
shop with a rep in Iguana Mama on Calle Principal. Organizes excursions from Río San
Juan in the east to Monte Cristi in the west.
DIVING
Dive Cabarete
MAP
DIVING
GOOGLE MAP
( 809-915-9135;
www.divecabarete.com
; Plaza Hotel Kaoba, Calle Principal)
The only PADI dive
center in the town of Cabarete.
Mountain Biking
Max 'Maximo' Martinez
( 809-882-5634;
maxofthemt@gmail.com
; full day incl rental per person US$75)
If strapping a GPS
and a machete to your bike and going out bush is your idea of a good time, hook up with
Max 'Maximo' Martinez, a passionate and experienced mountain-bike guide. Maximo can
tailor trips to any length and stamina level.
GUIDED TOUR
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Increasing in popularity is this somewhat meditative, less athletic method of boarding.
All-around ocean sport athlete, trainer and colorful storyteller, John Holzall (method
lodge@gmail.com
)
will take you on a paddle around the lagoon near Kite Beach. Laurel
Eastman Kiteboarding (
Click here
)
rents boards for US$20 per hour; only mornings when
the ocean is calm.
Horseback Riding
Rancho Luisa
( 809-986-1984)
A young French-Canadian guy runs this ranch out near Sabaneta de
Yasica. A 2½-hour ride ($45 including transport to/from Cabarete) takes you through
beautiful mountain scenery and past waterfalls and rural villages.
TOUR
