One Week in Cabarete

We switched rooms because the first was absolutely dirty. There were small bugs/ants throughout the bathroom, which may have been due to its first floor location. The second room was cleaner. The trouble was with the water, it was never warm, and when we asked about it at the reception they would just say "It is warm now" but it never was.

I met someone who had stayed there previously who informed to let the water run 10-15 minutes before showering to get some warm water. It was a good location if you don't mind crossing the street to get to the beach (lots of traffic). Also, instead of replacing your towels with new ones, they take them and wash them, then bring them back, so there is a couple of hours you may not have a towel if you need it. It was fine for what it cost but I would probably stay somewhere a bit nicer the next time.

There was no Jeep but the transportation was on the back of a truck where it had two long bench seats - there was a roof but it was open on the sides... a bit frightening considering the lack of rules of the road there but all part of the experience. We stopped first to see where much of the souvenirs that are sold on the beach get made by local people, then stopped to see how the coffee is made and sampled it - VERY good coffee.

We had a delicious buffet lunch in town with rum and Coke before heading to the waterfalls. The tour was supposed to be 27 waterfalls but because it had rained all week the river was very high and we could only get to the third waterfall, continuing from there would have been impossible. The jumps were fun and climbing an old bamboo ladder and pulling yourself up by a rope was exciting. The guides were great, very helpful, and also a lot of fun, they bonded with everyone quickly. It was a lot of fun and I'd love to go back and complete the 27 waterfalls during better weather.