Local Spots + Recommendations
🍽️ Our Favorite Restaurants + Cafés
🥐 Mi Jardin Cabrera
Breakfast, smoothies, Dominican coffee.
🥗 Entre Amigos Cabrera
Amazing authentic Dominican Food.
🌅 La Catalina Tropical Lodge
Upscale oceanview dinners.
🍳 Hotel Casablanca
Dominican breakfast and coffee.
🍕 Pizzeria Napoli
Pizza by WhatsApp order.
🥑 Ke Lo Ke Kafe
Famous avocado toast and cozy coffee spot.
🌿 De Norte a Norte Sostenible
Our Favorite Farm to Table Dining! Ask for Belkis!
☕ Cappuccino Vivero Flor Café
Garden café with great coffee and sweets.
🏖️ Excursions + Things To Do
🏝️ Playa Grande Beach
Huge golden beach with palm trees and seafood shacks.
🍹 Playa Grande Beach Club Restaurant
Elegant spot for lunch or cocktails after the beach.
🚤 Gri Gri Lagoon
Boat tours through mangroves and caves.
💦 Cenote Swimming
Free group excursion for Villa Anacaona guests! (Offsite guests can book private tours or join us at their own expense.)
🐎 Horseback Riding Tours
Trail rides through farmland and along beaches.
🏄 Surf Lessons
Beginner-friendly lessons available nearby.
💡 Local Tips
💵 Cash is Handy: Bring small USD bills for tips and small purchases.
🚕 Transportation: Taxis exist but aren't always immediate — plan ahead for dinner or excursions.
💰 Tipping: 5–10% extra is appreciated at restaurants and for services.
💤 Sundays Are Quiet: Many shops and restaurants close early.
🌟 Explore at Your Own Pace
Take time to explore if you can — Cabrera is full of hidden gems, beautiful beaches, and warm hospitality.
Whether it’s a lazy breakfast at a garden café or a beachside cocktail at Playa Grande, you're in for an unforgettable experience. 🌴✨