La Curadina (Cabarete, Dominican Replublic) ★★★

Encuentro is mostly undeveloped; a pristine beach with no high rises or permanent buildings. White sands with quality waves makes it the perfect surfing beach.

La CURADIÑA is just footsteps away from the stunning, variety-filled surfing beaches and breathtaking sunsets. Our boutique hotel is the preeminent place to experience the true Caribbean surfing vibe that is uniquely special to Encuentro in the Dominican Republic.

WINTER SURF SEASON IN CABARETE (OCTOBER – APRIL)

Our best surfing happens during the winter months as the hurricanes and storms push down the Atlantic sending us perfect north and northeast swells. These swells can range from waist high long waves, to double overhead with the chance of getting barreled thrown in for a little extra stoke.

SUMMER SURF SEASON IN CABARETE (MAY – SEPTEMBER)

Waves all year round. Summer is the windiest season, with usually smaller waves compared to winter waves, making it the perfect time for beginners. Find out about surfing lessons in our experiences section.

THE WAVES AT PLAYA ENCUENTRO

With waves year-round, it´s guaranteed that whenever you come to Encuentro, you’ll have a blast. Our locals are incredibly friendly so don’t be afraid of asking for help or advice!

Destroyers: For expert surfers and body boarders only. Heavy waves, mostly break in wintertime. A high level, barreling wave located on the left outside reef. Destroyers break on a very shallow reef and should only be ridden by experienced surfers.

The left: Great wave, best in wintertime when there’s some north swell. Pretty good length of ride and has barreling sections. Can be shallow in some currents. Located between The Right and Destroyers, not super consistent but when it does work, it is a high-level wave with tube-riding potential. Not a beginner’s wave.

The right: Main peak. Great all year round, reserved for right-handed. Fun wall with decent long rides. The Right can get crowded as it is not the most intense but remains a good quality wave.

Bobo’s point and beginner’s area: Multiple peaks, lefts and rights, and some barrels. From Bobo’s all the way to the inside is where beginners feel most welcome. Gentle waves and white waters with a forgiving seabed.

Coco Pipe “The Pipeline of Encuentro”: Very good wave, mostly breaks in wintertime or in hurricane swells. The rights are better and longer, the lefts are short, a tough paddle to get out. Coco Pipe, located on the right outside reef of the beach, is a serious reef break that should be handled by experts only.

Over the years, has become a popular surf destination for beginners and pros from all corners of the globe thanks to the variety of reef breaks available for all levels of surfers.

PUERTO PLATA CITY

Encuentro´s capital district is the perfect combination of history, culture, and amazing landscapes.

Visit the Fortress of San Felipe ¨La Fortaleza de San Felipe¨, built after Columbus’ arrival in 1492. Located on a heel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, close to the town center.

An attractive and bohemian city full of colors. Enjoy local shopping, and immerse yourself in the Dominican culture. Just 30 minutes away from LA CURADIÑA.

SOSUA BAY

Sosúa is a beach town in the Puerto Plata province, and its Bay attracts many water sports enthusiasts, including snorkelers and divers because of its sheltered, calm waters, diverse species of fish and intricate reef structures. In the winter, whale watching is also a popular tourist activity.

Recently, naturally occurring beach replenishment has created a new beach just north of Sosúa Bay, depositing sand where there were previously only sheer rock cliffs. The beach is called Playa Alicia. Just 10 minutes from LA CURADIÑA

CABARETE NIGHTLIFE

Along with world class watersports tourism, Cabarete has an energetic nightlife, where you can find people from all around the globe. An intimate, lively place on the north coast, you’ll enjoy every evening in any of the beachfront restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Discover it yourself and tell us about it!

We are located on a quiet area a few steps to Encuentro beach, on the south side. We are going to give you some directions to help you get to our accommodation. There are two entrances that lead to us.

Recommended:

South entrance. Located in front of the Colmado El Furgón. Pass under an arch with the Mariposa Condo on the left. Head towards the beach and we are located on the right. We have a parking lot and access building with Cana roof.

North entrance. Enter through a triangle by the large condo under construction on the right. Continue through the neighborhood parallel to the beach, turning left at the end on Camino a la Playa, and we are located on the right - with a parking lot and access building with Cana roof.