Continent |
Caribbean |
Country |
Dominican Republic |
Next Big City |
Santiago, Puerto Plata |
Next Town |
Sabana Iglesia |
|
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Sweet water spot. Since it is a lake you will find flat to choppy waters.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
No real beach. The best access for kiters is on a small island in the middle of the lake. You need a boat to get there.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
The Dom. Rep. has warm water, and warm air, all year round. No wetsuit is necessary, although sun protection like lycra is always good. Mid September to mid December: great rain season.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Trade |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
E |
Can be used in all wind directions.
How to get there
Transport |
Boat |
Access
|
No walk |
About 3hr drive from Cabarete. South of Santiago at the city Sabana Iglesia. Best beach to launch is from a small island in the lake, which can only be reached by boat.
Extra information
Go there with an organized tour. They will bring you and a boat.
Nightlife