New climbing park opens in Cuba

New climbing park opens in Cuba

A new climbing park has opened in Cuba that is being touted as the first of its kind in Latin America, media reports say.

The Rocarena aerial adventure park features a three-level main tower and has a capacity for 120 people, who can simultaneously enjoy a range of climbing elements, CON-IMPEX General Manager Peter Apel was quoted as saying by Prensa Latina.

The park, located on Cayo Coco, a cay in the Jardines del Rey archipelago off Cuba’s northern coast, offers “extreme safety” for both experts and beginners, who receive orientation from a guide prior to their use of the facility, Apel said.

The highest level of the main tower serves as a viewing platform, while the lowest level is just a metre high and is suitable for use by children as young as four.

Rocarena, which is managed by the Cuban group Palmares, is regarded by Cuban officials as part of their strategy for expanding the island’s tourist offering.

Jardines del Rey, located 430km east of Havana, boasts 17 hotels and its 2,517 cays and islets have some 150km of beaches.

Tourism is the Cuban economy’s second-biggest source of hard currency after professional services.

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