The North Coast stretches from Puerto Plata province across to Río San Juan and beyond. It is the windiest and most sport-focused coastline in the DR, home to Cabarete's world-famous kitesurfing and an international community that skews young and active. Infrastructure is solid, costs are moderate, and this region has the strongest digital nomad presence in the country.
Town guides in North Coast
Cabarete
8.2/10Ideal for active lifestyle seekers and water sports fans. Great internet, good value.
Full town guide →Nagua
5.5/10Puerto Plata
6.8/10The most Dominican city on the North Coast: proper urban infrastructure, genuine colonial character, and the lowest costs in the region.
Full town guide →Sosúa
7.6/10Affordable beach-town alternative to Cabarete with an established expat community and a quieter pace.
Full town guide →🌞 Climate
Trade-wind cooled, warm year-round. Windiest November to July. Less rain than the east coast.
👤 Who it suits
Kitesurfers, digital nomads, active retirees, and anyone who wants a social international community at moderate cost.
📍 Towns covered
Cabarete, Nagua, Puerto Plata, Sosúa