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Learn to surf at Encuentro Beach with an experienced Dominican instructor. This three-hour lesson blends sand drills, two in-water sessions, hotel pickup, and local insights for beginners and intermediates.
Learn to surf at Encuentro Beach with an experienced Dominican instructor. This three-hour lesson blends sand drills, two in-water sessions, hotel pickup, and local insights for beginners and intermediates.
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Operated by FUNDATO ECO-SPORT · Cabarete, Puerto Plata
The Atlantic pushes rhythmically against the black-sand shelf at Encuentro Beach, and the first paddle stroke slices through salt-slick sunlight. You meet your instructor on the sand — a local rider whose voice is as steady as the lineup — and spend the first minutes scanning the breaks, feeling the wind press its questions across the water.
moderate.
3 hours.
Light to moderate fitness — able to paddle, pop up on a board and handle short swims in waist-to-chest deep water.
No — lessons start on the sand and progress to guided in-water practice; beginners are welcome.
Yes — private transportation from specified hotels or residences is included when you provide pickup details at booking.
Tours cancel in poor weather for safety; the operator offers full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure or if bad weather prevents the activity.
Yes — surfboard, leash, lycra/rash guard and sometimes water shoes are included, plus water and a banana as a snack.
Encuentro evolved from a small fishing beach into Cabarete’s surf spot over recent decades, driven by visiting surfers and local instructors who built a tight-knit surf community.
Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid stepping on coral, and follow instructor guidance to minimize impact on fragile reef habitats.
FUNDATO ECO-SPORT operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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