Puerto Plata Airport to Sosua & Cabarete: Private Minivan Transfer

Summary

Private minivan transfer from Puerto Plata airport to Sosua or Cabarete with English-speaking driver and flexible pickup

Step out of Puerto Plata airport into warm island air and meet your English-speaking driver for a private ride to Sosua or Cabarete. Enjoy cool AC, friendly local tips along the way, flexible pickup times, and wheelchair-accessible comfort—plus those little moments that make arrivals feel less like arrivals and more like coming home.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the sudden blast of warm air as I left the Puerto Plata airport — that sticky Caribbean heat that makes your shirt cling a little. I’d barely fumbled for my bag when our driver, Ramon, waved at me with this easy grin. He was holding a sign with my name (spelled right, which never happens), and honestly, after a long flight, that felt like a small miracle.

The drive to Sosua didn’t take long — maybe 20 minutes? It’s funny how quickly the city noise fades into palm trees and flashes of ocean. The minivan was actually cool inside (not just “sort of” cool), and Ramon chatted in English about local baseball teams while dodging scooters like he’d done it forever. He pointed out a fruit stand on the way; I tried to say “guanábana” but probably butchered it — he just laughed and kept driving.

If you’re heading to Cabarete instead, it’s maybe another 15 minutes down the road. The windows fogged up from the AC and outside you could see these bursts of color — laundry drying, kids waving from porches. There was something kind of comforting about how normal everything felt after all that airport chaos. Ramon helped with my bag at the hotel and even waited while I checked if I’d left my phone in the seat (I hadn’t, for once). So yeah, nothing fancy — just easy, safe, and not having to argue with taxi drivers about prices or directions. I still think about that first breath of sea air rolling in through the window as we got closer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Airport pickup and transfer service

• Pick up at Puerto Plata airport
• Drive to Sosua, Puerto Plata, or Cabarete
• Travel in air-conditioned mini van
• Provide English-speaking service

Top questions

How far is Sosua from Puerto Plata airport?

About 20 minutes by car in normal traffic.

Is this transfer private or shared?

This is a private transfer service.

Can I book a transfer from Puerto Plata airport to Cabarete?

Yes, transfers are available from Puerto Plata airport to both Sosua and Cabarete.

Are the vehicles wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Will my driver speak English?

Yes, drivers speak English.

Are infant seats available?

Specialized infant seats are available upon request.

Is pickup included at Puerto Plata airport?

Yes, pickup at Puerto Plata airport is included.

Can infants ride on an adult’s lap?

Yes, infants can sit on an adult’s lap if needed.

What’s included

Your day includes private pickup right at Puerto Plata airport with an English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned minivan; transfers are fully wheelchair accessible with space for prams or strollers; specialized infant seats are available if you need them before drop-off in Sosua or Cabarete.