MOVE AROUND CABARETE

Going to a new place when you don’t know how to get around is something many travelers deal with day in and day out. Even though technology helps us find the best ways to reach our destination, having clear information to plan ahead for the easiest route is always useful.

Knowing all about the transportation choices is super important when you’re planning to visit Cabarete. It helps you budget for travel costs and optimize the use of your time while enjoying your stay on the beautiful northern coast of the Dominican Republic.

When traveling to the Dominican Republic, you’ll have a variety of transportation options to reach your destination, which can be as diverse as the accommodation choices available on the island. Depending on the region you’re flying into, you can find options ranging from regular taxi services to Uber, exclusive tours to luxury bus services. In this guide, we’ll break down the prices for trips to Cabarete, a prime destination on the Dominican North coast, from different points and airports within the country:

Located approximately 25-30 minutes from Cabarete. Make sure to confirm the fare with the driver and carry enough cash, as some drivers might not have change.

It is one of the closest cities to Cabarete, so the trip might take between 10 and 15 minutes by carrito, taxi, or mototaxi. Transportation from Sosua to Cabarete could cost you from US$1 to US$10 depending on the transportation service of your choice. The rates are as follows:

• Private taxi: The fee is approximately DOP$500 (US$10).
• Public Guagua or Carrito: The cost would be DOP$ 40 pesos (less than US$1).
• Mototaxi or Motoconcho: The fee may vary, but the cost is approximately DOP$300 (About US$6).

In Cabarete, it is always recommended to take a taxi, it is the fastest, most efficient, and most comfortable way to travel, and, additionally, local drivers know every corner of this beautiful coastal city. Here, using the services of a private taxi costs approximately US$12 (DOP$600), but it could vary depending on the time and distance traveled using the service.

Another option to explore the city is to use public transportation. If you enjoy immersing yourself into the life of the cities you visit, the options are to go by guagua or public carrito. Locally, these services cost approximately US$1 (DOP$50) and you will need to locate them on the main roads and avenues.

But if you are an adventure seeker who enjoys an adrenaline rush you’ll probably love the motorcycle taxi service. This type of motorcycle transport is popularly known as motoconcho in the Dominican Republic and is one of the preferred transportation methods due to the ease of access to almost any corner of the city and its affordable prices. Using the service of a motoconchoi can be a little more expensive than using a carrito or public guagua, but its use can save you time and take you directly to where you need to be in a matter of minutes. Your fare will be approximately US$6 (DOP$300).