Playa Encuentro

Playa Encuentro is easily one of our favorite communities on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. Not only is it the mecca for surfing on this island, it is also a wonderful neighborhood that has grown in a sustainable way.

The Ministry of Tourism has named Cabarete the Surf and Wind capital of the Dominican Republic; the surf beach is Playa Encuentro.

Located between Perla Marina and Costa Azul, this neighborhood is equidistant from both Cabarete’s city center, and Sosua’s center. In less than 8 minutes you can reach the restaurants, shops, supermarkets, offices, clubs, and attractions in Cabarete and Sosua.

Playa Encuentro is easily one of our favorite communities on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. Not only is it the surfing capital of the DR, it is also a wonderful neighborhood that has grown in a sustainable way. Located between Perla Marina and Costa Azul, it is equidistant from both Cabarete’s city center, and Sosua’s center. In less than 8 minutes you can reach restaurants, supermarkets, etc….

Every morning people are making their way to the beach to surf and stroll and every sunset people are outdoors exercising or just enjoying the breeze. On the streets of Playa Encuentro you’ll see fruit trees, tropical flowers, families walking , horses, bicycles with surfboards attached, skateboarders, and more…

The community is also an attractive area for travelers, retirees , local business owners and young single professionals having fun. Playa Encuentro truly is an amazing place to raise a family, be a digital nomad, vacation or invest in for business or rental income. What was once just a few villas and condominiums has now grown into a lively place. There is even a food park with 9 different restaurants and a children’s play area.

Playa Encuentro is a great place to meet friends, have drinks, and socialize. Encuentro’s Plaza has a bakery, smoothie bar, and poke bowl restaurant. If you like workout classes with ocean views and coconut palms swaying in the breeze, there’s a yoga studio and an open air martial arts/fitness gym called Vibez Cabarete. At the zero-waste grocery store you can refill your spices, grains, shampoo, and soap containers. Additionally, the nicest and newest gym on the North Coast of Dominican Republic @surfandroll is located in Playa Encuentro. This gym has air conditioning, machines and weights, and offers jiujitsu. At The main Playa Encuentro beach there is parking, surf schools, small restaurants, and even a playground.

There have been 10 new condominiums built in Playa Encuentro and plans for more to be completed in the next 5 years. Because of its world class waves, friendly community, and other attractions, this community has seen incredible growth and will continue to attract many new residents.