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Although many people visit the Dominican Republic for a relaxing, tropical beach vacation, the country offers an incredible variety of sports and adventure opportunities. Cabarete is known as a -one stop, find it all- bayside destination. Within 5 minutes one can go from Cabarete Bay, the windsurfing location, through Kite Beach, where the kiteboarders all hang out, over to Encuentro Beach, the surfing destination. A wide variety of activities are available, ranging from wakeboarding, deep-sea diving, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing, golf, dirt bike excursions and cave explorations. There are many other local excursions such as hiking, repelling down waterfalls, climbing waterfalls, check with the local operators when you are in town. The variety of tours and excursions you can take in the Dominican Republic is amazing. They range from relaxing sightseeing tours of the larger citys art, culture and historical attractions, to active nature/eco-tourism trips that have you climbing Pico Duarte, the Caribbeans highest mountain at over 3000 meters-10,000 feet. Ocean World Adventure Park in Cofresi, Puerto Plata, offers Snorkeling in Tropical Reef Aquarium, Sea Lion Show, Dolphin Swim or Encounter, and many more. Cabarete also offers an array of nightlife options where you can drink, socialize, dance, gamble or celebrate the various festivals taking place troughout the country.
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