Dominican Republic
Our Posts about Dominican Republic
Awhile back, we clued you in on the amazing kite surfing in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, but as today’s video post shows that doesn’t even scratch the surface on the absolutely amazing thrills available here for active and adventurous travelers. I mean, if this place isn’t the adventure sports capital of the Caribbean then I don’t know what is! Just look at the all the tags listed at the foot of this post!
Surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, horseback riding, canyoning, mountain biking, etc. Not only is it all here in Cabarete, but somehow the folks at Promotions Cabarete managed to squeeze incredible footage of it all (and more) in this tidy two-minute HD video.
Our initial dabbling into the world of surfing has so far taken us to Barbados and Tobago. We’ve also touched on the wondrous waves in Rincón and St. Barts. It’s a small sample size that in no way reflects the fact that fantastic surf conditions can be found all up and down our vibrant island chain. For added proof, check out this amazing Quiksilver Travel video showcasing some seriously fun surfing adventure packages to the Dominican Republic.
As you might imagine coming from one of surfing’s most legendary brands, these are not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill travel packages.
For one thing, they don’t stick you in some McHotel with hordes of leisure lubbers solely bent on partying and playa time.
The town of El Seibo is a quiet, unassuming mountain village centrally located at the eastern edge of La Cordillera Central in the Dominican Republic. The peace and tranquility here, up high in the mountains, is ideal for nature-lovers and those seeking to experience the off-the-beaten-path Spanish Caribbean.
All of this gives us ample reason to rank El Seibo among our top must-see spots for a future visit to the Dominican Republic, but there’s another much more uncommon attraction that ensures we’ll be making that trip in May. Specifically May 1-10, when this normally staid community transforms itself into the raucous home of the wildest bullfighting event in the Caribbean.
Diving into adventure among the 27 Charcos de Damajagua, a series of 27 lagoons and waterfalls virtually unknown until 1994 that are connected by the Damajagua River in the Cordillera Mountains near Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.
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During the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival held back in the spring, I had the chance to sample a great many wonderfully inventive mixed drinks featuring fine rums from all over the world. My personal favorite may have been the Sailor Jerry Blood Orange Daiquiri I shared with you several weeks ago, but there was another one that I really liked as well. Light, refreshing, and made with one of our favorite rums, Ron Barceló from the Dominican Republic, this drink is perfect for a nice warm day on the beach. The minute I tasted it, I wanted to write about it.
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Of all the extreme sports contested at sea, nothing takes my breath away quite like kiteboarding. The amount of air these guys (and girls) get, and the rapid rate at which they get it, is truly amazing. Scary amazing, really.
Watching the handful of brave and talented amateurs who give it a try here on Fort Lauderdale beach each week is so thrilling that so I can hardly imagine what it must be like to see the pros go at it.
If you happen to be in the Dominican Republic later this month, however, you can do just that.
The Professional Kiteboard Riders Association (PKRA) will hold its 2010 World Cup in the small seaside village of Cabarete, located about 20 minutes from the Puerto Plata airport on the DR’s northern coast.
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