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Cabarete brings together everything teams usually want from a Caribbean offsite: a walkable beach town, reliable wind and waves, relaxed beach bars, and nature close by. Known as one of the Caribbean’s iconic kitesurfing hubs, it’s ideal for a work retreat that balances focused sessions with active afternoons on the water.
Between Kite Beach, Playa Encuentro, and nearby El Choco National Park, your team gets far more than a resort stay - it gets a destination with real local character and plenty of ways to bond outdoors.
For a team-building retreat, Cabarete works especially well because the town naturally mixes energy and ease. Mornings can be reserved for strategy sessions and workshops, while afternoons open up for kitesurfing, surfing, paddleboarding, or simply regrouping on the beach.
Playa Encuentro is a recognized surf spot, Kite Beach is what put Cabarete on the global map, and El Choco National Park adds caves, lagoons, and tropical trails within minutes of town. In the evening, the beachfront comes alive with casual restaurants, bars, and music, which makes team dinners and informal social time feel effortless rather than forced.
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We've put together a list of
team-building activities for company retreats in
Cabarete
, including options that work well for both small and large teams.
Beach time in Cabarete, relaxed paddleboarding, and a visit to El Choco National Park shape this retreat agenda on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Cabarete is a strong choice for teams that want a laid-back Caribbean destination with a focus on outdoor activity and a more casual, energetic vibe than larger resort areas.
Teams typically fly into Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, which is about 20 minutes from Cabarete. The airport has direct flights from the US, Canada, and some European cities.
The best months are from December to April, with temperatures around 24–30°C and lower humidity. May to November is warmer and more humid, with occasional rain, especially in late summer.
Cabarete Beach is the main hub with restaurants and activities, while areas slightly outside the center offer quieter villa and resort options. Encuentro Beach is popular for a more relaxed and nature-focused setting.
Cabarete is known for its strong wind and water sports culture, especially kitesurfing. In our experience, teams we’ve hosted here enjoy the active atmosphere and informal, social environment.
Teams often choose kitesurfing lessons, surfing at Playa Encuentro, paddleboarding, beach volleyball, yoga sessions, and group excursions to waterfalls like Damajagua.
A 3 to 4 day retreat is typically ideal. This allows time for structured sessions, water-based activities, and relaxed social time by the beach.
Cabarete offers beachfront hotels, boutique resorts, and private villas. Many options are well suited for group stays with shared spaces and easy beach access.
Cabarete offers a mix of Dominican cuisine, seafood, and international options. Teams often enjoy beachfront dining, casual bars, and social evenings along the main beach strip.
Cabarete offers a more active, authentic, and less resort-heavy experience than Punta Cana. Teams we’ve hosted often prefer it for its energy, flexibility, and stronger sense of local character.
We couldn't do it without you. You were a huge support for us. We did a feedback survey asking the team how everything was, asking about the hotel, the food, the program etc. and they were able to rate from 1 to 10, & overall we have a 9.5 So it was really really successful!
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We did a survey with the guys, we have like mostly 9/10, or 10/10. People were really having so much fun… they were very happy with the choice of the place. The venue, the weather, the team dynamics, it all came together really well.
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It was great! People loved the balance of free time and activities. They loved that we gave them options on activities.
We have been doing this since 2008, so it was the 17th event this year. And the consensus was that this was the best ever. Everybody was super happy, they had lots of fun. So it was great.
People got together, people got to see each other. We had really good internal sessions, and also a lot of off time sessions. I feel Surf Office thought of a lot of things that one would not think when you're planning an off site in another country.
We have grown so much since our last event, so were a lot of people, and we needed those three days to talk, to interact with everyone... You handled it so beautifully. We did not have to worry about organizing or arranging anything. You guys did an amazing job.
The most popular team building activities are surf lessons, SUP lessons and tapas night but there are plenty more to choose from.
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