Harley the point is that prices seem to be out of line with other parts of The DR is all we're saying. I'm not complaining per se as If I feel I'm being ripped off I just go somewhere else or if I do decide to hang out there (like I did last week on my way to Cotui from Puerto Plata) then I will gladly pay up (personal choice). I understand that it is a tourist place and obviously it seems they can charge those prices and still get enough clients to keep in business.
You can't necessarily compare Cabarete to where you came from...wherever that is. I've paid 20 USD for a gin an tonic in South Beach, 8 USD for a small Presidente in NYC, etc...Cabarete is charming and all that, but it's definitely not at the level of any of those places.
Besides doesn't Cabarete bill itself as sort of a Hippyish, surf dude, chill out kind of place? You'd think this kind of crowd would not be looking to pay very high prices.
In Cabarete you can find a bar or restaurant to fit any budget.
Do tell...I'm a noob to the area. Where would I go if I wanted to listen to some perico ripiao or Bachata and pay Dominican prices (you know 100 pesos for a Presidente grande)?
3 min with moto from the center of Cabarete direction Sosua on the left side there's a nice dancespot, don't know the name. Maybe no Pre for 100, but good music.
because it wards off mosquitoes, dengue Fever, vampires, and chlamydia.
Frank
What's overpriced about the mosquitos? I get them for free.
Der Fish
Where are the best alternatives to Cabarete on the North Shore?
The worst thing in my eyes are the anoying motoconchos acting like you are desperate for a motoconcho 24/7 when you are walking. Acting like they are the first one you see everytime. Soo anoying. Like you didnt pas 600 motoconchos in the last minute. Compared to other places thats the main thing that anoys me in cabarete. There are a lot too in sosua but less anoying.
Oooh may i add beach vendors as said before. Really anoying when you are eating in a resteaurant !!! They shoudnt allow that, i dont want your ****ty necklaces when i am eating !