They are very flexible and will do almost anything on request. It is a short walk from their shop to the boat and there is no jetty, but they take all your equipment on board. Wear shoes when you go in the water as there is broken glass. Some of the best diving in the country is in this area, in the National Park, and although local fishermen are still spearfishing, the reef is in good condition and there are plenty of fish, more in some areas than others. Dolphins are often seen from the boat, while underwater you find sharks and rays off Catalinita Island, east of Saona, reef sharks at La Parguera, west of Saona, the wreck of St George close to the Dominicus and fresh water caves inland for experienced divers.
Rental equipment includes underwater cameras and scooters.
Ponce de Le n. The Casa de Ponce de Le n is known locally as Las Ruinas , but in fact it has been restored and is in excellent health. The building is tall, with two floors, square, stone with a tiled roof. Large wooden doors face away from the approach to the house, which is set in pleasant gardens. A tunnel used to run a long way underground into what is now a sugar cane field. To get there, turn left in the town, take the unpaved road past the primary school and drive for 1km to the entrance, which is on the right by an electricity pole.