# Cabarete ready to host surfing at 2026 Central American Games

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Published: 2026-07-26T12:31:28.352Z
Modified: 2026-07-26T12:31:28.352Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Destinos y Turismo Deportivo
Summary: Cabarete Beach is officially ready to welcome top surfers for the Santo Domingo 2026 Games. A win for Puerto Plata tourism.

## Article

**Cabarete Beach** is **officially ready** to welcome the region's best surfers. The Puerto Plata beach will host the surfing competition of the **Santo Domingo 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games**, as reported by [Dominican Today](https://dominicantoday.com/cabarete-ready-to-host-the-surfing-competition-of-the-2026-central-american-and-caribbean-games/). And this is no small event: it's a global showcase for the north coast.

In my view, this announcement reinforces what many of us have been saying: the Dominican Republic isn't just sun and sand, it's a top-tier adventure sports destination. Cabarete, with its famous wind and waves, solidifies itself as a tourism hub that draws both surfers and travelers seeking authentic experiences. Hosting these games also puts Puerto Plata on the map for major Caribbean sporting events.

The tourism impact will be immediate: hotels, surf schools, restaurants, and the entire value chain stand to benefit. Best of all, the investment in sports infrastructure will remain as a legacy for future competitions. **Cabarete wins, tourism wins.**

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/cabarete-ready-to-host-the-surfing-competition-of-the-2026-central-american-and-caribbean-games/

## Citation

Cabarete ready to host surfing at 2026 Central American Games. Turismo News. 2026-07-26. https://turismo.news/en/digest/cabarete-surfing-2026-games