Pro: Sosua/Cabarete Directory
Our constantly updated list of phone numbers along the North Coast. Goods and services that we know and trust, these are the people we use in our own personal life.
Malibu’s #109 Playa Sosua, located directly in the middle of Playa Sosua. 100 feet past Tree House bar.
Taxi Drivers
Fair, trustworthy and dependable. They can arrange pick up and drop offs anywhere along the North Coast and/or Santiago. Please tip accordingly
Fernando: 829-889-4032
Ramon: 809-885-2832
There are regular taxi stands located downtown Sosua and Cabarete. Look for the TAXI signs… they also have the regulated fares to/from most destinations posted on a large sign at each stand. Make sure you ask the price before getting in the taxi. Note: Taxi service from POP airport is regulated and the drivers pay a tax for pickup and drop offs, thus it is more expensive. $35usd from Sosua.
Buses
Caribe Express. There is zero reason to list a phone number, you can’t buy or reserve tickets in advance. The station is located in Charamico’s on Route 5. Buses depart every hour for Puerto Plata, Santiago, La Vega and Santo Domingo. Just arrive at the station, purchase a ticket and jump on the next bus. Sosua is the departure point for all outbound busses, they are never full. There are “express” buses to Santo Domingo four times per day, these buses do not stop in Santiago and arrive slightly faster. 4 hours versus the typical 5 hours. The station in Santo Domingo is a five minute taxi or uber ride from Zona Colonial, twenty - thirty minutes depending on traffic to SDQ
Metro Bus. Located at the Texaco station downtown Sosua. These are slightly nicer buses than Caribe Express but they have less departures and the drop off station in Santo Domingo is farther away from the tourist district and airport.
Uber
Not available in Sosua or Cabarete. Puerto Plata (not allowed at the airport). Fairly reliable just expect the occasional bit of nonsense such as the driver saying he needs a bit of cash for fuel.. it happens. Viable in Santiago and Santo Domingo, bit sketchy on the North Coast. Conclusion, cheaper than the taxi services but not very well regulated like in the US.
Rental Cars
OK Motors: located in Sosua. They get the best reviews by far and that says something.
Raquel / Jorge: 849-248-2086 : Toyota RAV4’s with full insurance. Raquel used to be the mayor of Cabarete, her son Jorge speaks fluent English and pretty much runs the rental car business. Jorge’s number is the one listed, send him a message via WhatsApp. They give really killer deals for long term rentals (bi weekly or monthly). Raquel is also a well known attorney and her number is listed in that section.
Hotels
Casa Valeria Boutique Hotel - downtown Sosua, our favorite hotel
Sosua Inn - downtown Sosua, located above Bailey’s. Our second favorite hotel in Sosua
Anton Reef - downtown Sosua, one of the newer hotels in town. Stumbling distance to everything.
Las Palmeras - downtown Sosua
Terra Linda - downtown Sosua
Hotel Voramar - budget but great bar / restaurant / vibe. Playa Chiquita area
Millenium Hotel Cabarete - upscale
Ultra Violet Cabarete - upscale
Beach Walk Boutique Hotel (Perla Marina)
SeaBreeze - downtown Sosua, recently renovated, nice big tiki bar out in front.
Villa Rentals
Cori’s Perla Marina 2 bedroom villa - Airbnb link
Condo Rentals
AirBnb
Use with caution, check the reviews carefully and make sure you have a competent management company (unfortunately there are very few).
Banks/ATM’s
Stick with the bank located ATM machines. We do not recommend using the gas station, grocery store or street side ATM’s.
Banco Popular - next to Sosua Inn / Baileys
Scotia Bank - Cabarete
National Bank Sosua - located directly across the street from Playero on RT5.
Tours and adventures + Scuba
Horseback riding - Equestrian Center at Seahorse Ranch 809-571-4462
Monkey Jungle - 829-554-2425
Aqua Adventures Scuba - Pablo 829-662-8588
Superior Diving - Luke 849-284-9494
DTS Dive center (gear repairs) Horst 829-945-2536
Raw River and Woods - River rafting, hiking and camping 829-370-7715
FricoLandia -829-801-1479
Restaurants
Fine Dining : all of these are upscale but still tourist casual, shirt and tie are not required. Great for a date night in a resort town or a good meal while on vacation.
Casa 21 - located across the street from Playa Sosua in a residential neighborhood. 5 stars!!!
La Catalina - hands down the second best restaurant on the North Coast. Located on the mountain over looking Puerto Plata and Sosua. Make the first left on Rt 5 just before Star Hills.
Pirate Bay - located behind the Coral Reef Casino overlooking Sosua Bay. Sunset spot!!@!@
Residential Hispaniola Diners Club - located just up the hill from Residential Hispaniola entrance.
Osteria Toscana Italian - at the top of the beach road in Sosua - next to Coral Reef casino.
Bliss - Cabarete, ridiculously good.
Drifter - Cabarete Beach. The most hip bar on the beach but also the most expensive.
Nectar - Cabarete beach, great food and view.
Coconuts at Hideaway Beach - Take the road down towards Encuentro Beach, turn into the Hideaway Beach entrance.
Waterfront Playa Alicia
Beach Club at Seahorse Ranch
The Palm’s - An institution in Puerto Plata.
Casual Dining but really damn good
Nelson’s Bistro - huge play area for kids. Great pizza and casual dinning. Located across from Super Pola
Roma Italian - Cabarete
Steven’s Cafe - Playa Alicia
El Conde -
Margot’s
Hotel Voramar
Crazy Ranch BBQ - across the street from Perla Marina (wings, brisket, burgers, potato salad, slaw…..)
Sushi
Yamazato - Cabarete
Pizza
Osteria Toscana Italian - at the top of the beach road in Sosua - next to Coral Reef casino.
Montañera Playa Sosua - best pizza on the beach (no delivery)
Roma’s - Cabarete
Cieba Pizza/Italian - Perla Marina
Margot’s - Sosua
Nelson’s Bistro - Sosua
Call A Pizza - Sosua/Cabarete (late night option)
Breakfast
Dulci Sapori - downtown Sosua on Pedro Clisante, just past the old City Lights bar. BEST BREAKFAST IN TOWN
Friends - Cabarete
Ramona’s at Plaza Europa
Waterfront - Playa Alicia Sosua
Steven’s Cafe - Playa Alicia Sosua
Mexican / Tacos
Flip Flops - located at the top of the beach road Playa Sosua
Gordito’s Fresh Mex - Cabarete
Food Trucks / Takeout
Food truck park at Encuentro - great spot to check out.
Checkpoint Charlies - Beach Plaza Sosua (down from Flip Flops)
Auto Repairs
David’s Tires: 809-571-2500 Tires and oil/fluid changes.
MaxWash / Jan: 829-422-9069 Not only do they wash cars (just 300 pesos!), this place is also a full fledge repair shop. Jan is one of the best mechanics on the island.
Real Estate Agents
DR Property Guys: Tay 809-756-7611 or Phil 809-707-3598
Artist
Danny Real Brush: 829-892-2902 Murals, signs, portraits - if you need some special painting, Danny is your guy.
Doctor’s
Dr Freddy Salazar 809-854-1633
CMC medical center Sosua 809-571-4696 (small hospital that specializes in treating North Americans - open 24hrs)
Pharmacist
Carol X (next to Super Pola)
Metro Pharmacy - Downtown Sosua inside the Metro Bus Terminal at the Texaco gas station, within walking distance of all of the downtown hotels.
Veterinarian
Dr. De La Cruz: 809 571-2982 A modern and professional animal clinic located in Sosua.
Plumber
Fermin 829-686-3521 ( speaks English ) He is a plumber by trade but can handle almost any job.
Electrician
Ideomatic Sosua 829-915-0035 professional European electricians