Over the past few years Cabarete has grown to achieve international fame, especially with a younger audience. The reason may be found on the town's beach, ranked as one of the world's top five kiteboarding and windsurfing destinations. So good are the conditions here, in fact, that Cabarete is regularly a stop in International competitions. Cabarete offers more than just kiteboarding and windsurfing, however. Adventure sports enthusiasts come here for a range of activities including mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting and the like. Given Cabarete's popularity with the younger set, it's no wonder that the town sports nightlife as varied as its daytime activities. Carretera 5, the town's main road, is jam packed with bars and dance clubs, many of which feature live music. Insider's Tip: Blue Moon Retreat, just 15 minutes from Cabarete, offers a truly unique dining experience. Situated in a peaceful hilltop location, Blue Moon serves authentic Indian cuisine to guests seated on pillows beneath a thatched hut. After dinner, visitors are invited to enjoy the restaurants pool.