Town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Getting around Cabarete
How to get around Cabarete
The centre is walkable. For Sosúa and the airport use taxis or shared guaguas; motoconchos are cheap for short hops.
Ways to get around Cabarete
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Motoconcho | About 100–300 DOP | Motorbike taxis along the strip; negotiate before riding |
| Guagua (shared minibus) | About 80–150 DOP | Along the coast road to Sosúa and Puerto Plata |
| Taxi | About 500–1,200 DOP in the area | Fixed fares; agree before leaving |
Taxis in Cabarete
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Uber is not reliable here. Use taxis, motoconchos or hotel-arranged drivers and agree the fare before getting in.
Arriving in Cabarete
Gregorio Luperón International (Puerto Plata) (POP)
Taxi about US$35–50 (2,100–3,000 DOP), 25–35 min; shared guaguas on the highway are cheaper but slower.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented for about 700–1,100 DOP a day; roads are busy and crashes common, and a motorcycle licence is required.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for about 3 months; rental companies may also ask for an IDP.
- Onward travel in Dominican Republic: Air-conditioned coaches (Caribe Tours, Expreso Bávaro, Metro Tours) link Santo Domingo with Santiago, Punta Cana, Puerto Plata and Samaná cheaply; local guaguas fill the gaps.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Cabarete?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Uber is not reliable here. Use taxis, motoconchos or hotel-arranged drivers and agree the fare before getting in.
What's the best way to get around Cabarete?
The centre is walkable. For Sosúa and the airport use taxis or shared guaguas; motoconchos are cheap for short hops.
How do I get from the airport to Cabarete?
Taxi about US$35–50 (2,100–3,000 DOP), 25–35 min; shared guaguas on the highway are cheaper but slower.
Is Cabarete walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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