Paraiso Verde Resort & Water Park - Making Waves in the South

I just came back from the mega-grand opening of Paraiso Verde Resort and Water Park over at Koronadal, South Cotabato. Though we missed the ribbon cutting ceremonies graced by a number of note-worthy guests, there is still a number of activities lined up for the day including a variety show at the Park Performing Arena. I’ve seen a number of Gensan’s celebrities and local bigwigs in the event. The grand opening party is slated to last till midnight with a festive fireworks show to cap the day.

I never seem to stop feeling proud that a recreational resort of this caliber will be opened in Southern Mindanao. It is surely poised to be the next top family oriented recreational tourist destination in the entire SOCCSKSARGEN area.

Going around the park, we were impressed with the world class facilities they have that will surely meet the approval of even the most discriminate guests. The resort features four different types of swimming pools , namely: the Moby Wave Pool, Adventura River Rapids, Wiggles Kiddies Pool and the Freestyle Swim Pool . We were told that the resort utilizes state of the art water filtration systems providing utmost sanitary conditions for guests. So you can be assured that the water in their pools are clean . But then of course, water in the pool is not meant for drinking so refrain your kids from swallowing gallons of water by getting them a life vest which you can get from the resort’s Courtesy Counters, free of charge. –Yep, you heard me right, free of charge. But some tubes are available for rent at a very minimal cost.

My favorite pool of the four is of course the Moby Wave Pool. It mimics the waves in the ocean without the sting of saltwater in your eyes whenever the water hits you in the face. Yey! I am sure this pool will be enjoyed by my little girl who has a habit of shouting “My eyes!!” whenever we swim in the beach since saltwater stings her eyes every time. The pool floor is also a plus since it is concrete –hep, don’t worry it is painted with a specially made rubberized paint ordered from Singapore as we were told so you don’t accidentally slip and bruise your head.:)

The Adventura River Rapids is a water tubing experience which takes you to an adrenaline pumping ride around a 185m river loop. Tubes for this ride are available near the side of the Moby Wave Pool.

The Wiggles Kiddies Pool is the kind of pool I’m so positive every little kid would love to wade in. Just be prepared to bribe your kids when it is time to go home. This is one pool haven that kids would love to swim in even if their hands and feet are already wrinkly like raisins. They have little buckets of water , slides and shower fountains to tickle the fancy of kids. What I also like about this pool is the canopy that shades kids so they don’t go home crisp and brown due to sunburns even if they spend the day swimming. Life vests for kids are likewise available for guests and a good idea for the little ones.

Lastly, the Freestyle Pool… a no frills swimming pool for the Michael Phelps wannabes. It is also under an awning of colored roofing so you don’t have to use papaya soap after a few serious laps of swimming.

Food and Beverage can be purchased inside the resort at the Aqua Café, managed by Cinco Ninas Filipino Cuisine. The food is reasonably priced but not compromising the overall taste –which is really yummy by the way.

Entrance fees are slated at P250 for the general admissions and P180 for children 2-4ft tall. Kids that are below 2 ft can enter the park for free. For an entire day’s stay there, you can rent an open type Cabana for P600 and an air-conditioned cabana for P1200. They also have tents which you can rent for P200-400. 

For inquiries or reservations, you can call them at (083) 228 1988

To get there:

From Gen Santos City:

• Drive northwards towards Polomolok and Koronadal.

• After passing through the Koronadal Rotunda, towards Tacurong, about a kilometer away to your right is a Shell Station.

• Behind the Shell Station is the entrance to Paraiso Verde Resort and Water Park.

From Tacurong City and Kidapawan:

• Drive south towards Koronadal.

• As you enter Koronadal, before you reach the city center, there is a Shell Station on your left.

• Paraiso Verde Resort and Water Park is at the back of the station.