Fav scenic mountain spot somewhat close to Cabarete

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jessies3

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #1

Hello I am staying in Cabarete in the fall and wanting to go have a scenic mountain dinner, I have seen good writeups about El Molino de la Cumbre - anyone have a different favorite or other suggestions?

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cavok

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #2

Hard to beat El Molino.

 

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jessies3

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #3

thanks for the confirmation!
about how far is the drive from cabarete (kite beach)

 

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drstock

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #4

It's about an hour to drive. From Cabarete drive east then turn right at the first major turning - the Cruz de Sabaneta. Follow that road to la Cumbre and el Molino is on the right. If you get there just before it gets dark you will get a great view of the lights in the valley below coming on and Santiago airport lit up. The only problem is you then have to drive back in the dark.

 

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jessies3

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #5

thank you

 

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windeguy

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #6

The road is not in pristine condition, so beware of pot holes and people riding the center line or over on your side of the road in on coming traffic.

 

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cobraboy

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #7

Caffeto. Better food, better view.

 

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Matilda

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #8

Tubagua Plantation https://www.tubagua.com/

Matilda

 

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cavok

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #9

cobraboy said:

Caffeto. Better food, better view.

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I've never seen it. Where is it in relation to Molinos?

 

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caribmike

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #10

cavok said:

I've never seen it. Where is it in relation to Molinos?

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https://www.google.com/maps/place/R...5504600b531ba1!8m2!3d19.4984353!4d-70.5110112

 

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cobraboy

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #11

cavok said:

I've never seen it. Where is it in relation to Molinos?

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When you are at Molino's, look up to the mountain.

 

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ctrob

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #12

windeguy said:

The road is not in pristine condition, so beware of pot holes and people riding the center line or over on your side of the road in on coming traffic.

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Any operating hotels close by?

 

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hammerdown

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• Jul 22, 2019

• #13

ctrob said:

Any operating hotels close by?

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There used to be a new one, almost right next door, but it is now closed down....

As far as views and food, Cafeto is far better than El Molino....

 

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badpiece33

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• Jul 23, 2019

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Camp david ranch is the most scenic and has a hotel for approx 2000-2500 if you want to spend the night, I encourage you to do that because the early morning views are great also

 

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wrecksum

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• Jul 24, 2019

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badpiece33 said:

Camp david ranch is the most scenic and has a hotel for approx 2000-2500 if you want to spend the night, I encourage you to do that because the early morning views are great also

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I've seen the place from above where it is but can't see how to get there from this North side of the Cordillera..Where do we need to turn off the Moca road please?

 

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badpiece33

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• Jul 24, 2019

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wrecksum said:

I've seen the place from above where it is but can't see how to get there from this North side of the Cordillera..Where do we need to turn off the Moca road please?

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your not taking the Moca road, take the tourist road or 25 I think it is and go thru the mountains, once you reach the first gasoline station on the left turn left thru the gas station and follow the road to the top. Great for a late afternoon dinner and spend the night and enjoy breakfast before heading north, you wont be disappointed. Also there is a museum of Trujillos autos there also.