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Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic
Cabarete Real Estate
The north coast's watersports capital and a magnet for digital nomads, with strong short-term rental demand year-round.
Average price
$210,000
Listings
360
Est. gross yield
7.9%
Kitesurf & surfDigital-nomad hubAffordable entryYear-round demandWalkable beach
About Cabarete
Cabarete is the north coast's watersports capital — a kitesurfing and surfing hub that has grown into one of the Caribbean's most active digital-nomad and remote-worker communities. It pairs an affordable entry point with a young, international, year-round crowd and fast-improving infrastructure, all about 25 minutes from Puerto Plata's POP airport.
Limited beachfront supply against rising visitor numbers has kept prices climbing, and short-term rental demand is unusually resilient across seasons.
Why investors buy in Cabarete
High short-term-rental yields — often 8–12% for beachfront condos and villas.
Year-round demand from kitesurfers, digital nomads and retirees keeps occupancy ~70–85%.
Prices rose ~6% in 2024, with limited beachfront supply supporting further growth.
Just ~25 minutes from Puerto Plata (POP) airport, with more direct international flights.
Market & growth
Population (DR, 2025)
~11.5M (+~1%/yr)
Beachfront yields
~8–12%
Occupancy
~70–85%
Price growth (2024)
~6%
Airport
POP (~25 min)
Figures are approximate and informational only. Verify before transacting.
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Investing in Cabarete
Can foreigners buy property in Cabarete?+
Yes. Foreign buyers have nearly the same rights as citizens under Law 16-95 — no local partner required. You'll need a passport and a Dominican tax ID (RNC).
What are the closing costs in Cabarete?+
Typically 4–9% of the price, led by the 3% transfer tax, plus legal (~1–1.5%) and registry fees.
What is CONFOTUR?+
A tourism-incentive law that can exempt the 3% transfer tax and property tax (IPI) for up to 15 years on qualifying developments.