Cabarete, Dominican Republic is a unique destination, and many interesting locals contribute to that sentiment. Villa Taina Hotel has been hosting guests in this sleepy fishing village turned exciting watersports mecca for more than 20 years. In that time, we have gotten to know many of these interesting people, and we just love sharing their … Continue reading “People of Cabarete: Israel The Flower Boy”
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Cabarete Icons: Franzi Fix
Cabarete, Dominican Republic, renowned for its world-famous kiteboarding and surf conditions, initially found its way on the adventure map thanks to windsurfing. According to some, a Canadian windsurfer named Jean Laporte happened upon Cabarete and was astonished by the consistent trade winds. Word spread rapidly from there and before anyone knew it, Cabarete was touted … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Franzi Fix”
Cabarete Icons: Wilson Tavares
Cabarete, Dominican Republic has been a popular windsports destination since the 80s. It all started when some windsurfers got stoked on the trade winds, but it wasn’t too long before the new (back then) sport of kiteboarding came blowing onto the scene. Thanks to all the hustle and bustle, the prime location, and an array … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Wilson Tavares”
Cabarete Icons – Eric Hertsens
Cabarete, Dominican Republic is a small town full of big characters with colorful stories, making it an interesting place to visit. Most recent history describes our city as the Adventure Sports Capital of the Caribbean, but it wasn’t always that way. Sometime in the 1980s the windsurfing crowd caught wind (pun intended) of the favorable … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons – Eric Hertsens”
Cabarete Icons: Pedro The Coconut Man
A trip to Cabarete beach just isn’t the same without hearing Pedro the Coconut Man. Who is Pedro you ask? Well if you’ve ever bought a fresh coconut while chillin’ out on Cab beach, chances are it was from Pedro. A true legend of Cabarete, this friendly and exuberant gentlemen can be recognized by his … Continue reading “Cabarete Icons: Pedro The Coconut Man”