Kaskada Aqua Park is the new recreation attraction in Santiago, the central second largest city of the DR. This water park was built on 33,000 square meters and is said to be the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. The park is open 9 to am to 7 pm and prices are RD$125 children and RD$175 adults. The promoters have plans to build a 200 room hotel. Major merengue bands are scheduled for performances. Kaskada Aqua Park is located four kilometers from Santiago. The park features two giant-sized pools, one built like a beach with cascades and another with bar facilities. There is a diving area, a slow moving river, and 10 toboggans for adults, and six for children. The children’s area features three castles. Built into the water park also is a tunnel with unexpected curves, a magic carpet water slide, a whirlpool, among other attractions. (5 June 2000)
