President Ernesto Zedillo of Mexico took advantage of his five day visit to the Dominican Republic this month to go scuba diving. He took a dive in the area of La Caleta. La Caleta National Underwater Park is regarded as an excellent area for enjoyment of reef and wreck dives, night dives and fresh water cave diving near Santo Domingo. Here, you can discover the Hickory wreck, an iron ship used many years ago to explore Spanish galleon wreck treasures. A second more recent wreck, at a depth of 100 feet, is only a few minutes away by boat from the Hickory. The coral formations at this depth are a carpet of color, a tapestry of textures creating a profound sense of wonder at the delicate balance in this ecosystem.
