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Things to do in Cuba, Cuba: The Best National Parks
Coordinates: 22°00′N 80°00′W / 22.000°N 80.000°W / 22.000; -80.000
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1. Punta Frances Marine National Park
2. Peninsula de Zapata National Park
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Cubas largest ecosystem encompasses both swamp and beach.
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
We visited the beautiful Parque Natural Montemar, which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2001. It is located in Zapata peninsula, It’s a large area of salt pans, t’s a large area of salt pans, marshes and mangroves with many crocodiles. It’s a paradise for birdwatching! and a good spot for catch-and-release fishing!
3. Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
The largest virgin forests in the country is a home to many unique reptiles, mammals, amphibians and birds.
Reviewed By LindaA104 - Winnipeg, Canada
There are two hiking excursion options available from Baracoa: the gruelling El Yunque or the manageable Parque Alejandro de Humboldt (what I call El Yunque ‘Lite’). I don’t regret choosing the latter, ..ideal on a dry day while armed with good hiking footwear. My walking shoes were adequate on these trails which are always slick, even when it’s not raining. The rich, red clay paths take you through lush forests that ascend and descend, sometimes steeply and with few supports, as you make your way through the mountainous area. Our guide, Joseah, was keen-eyed and knowledgeable. He quickly pointed out endemic plants, the world’s smallest frog (Monte Iberia eleuth), a Cuban Racer snake, a tree frog, millipedes, and the song of the Cuban Solitaire. A number of birds were heard in the forest, but rarely seen. The hike ends at a river that eventually empties into the Bahía de Taco. At this stopping point, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, a vendor sells samples of local fruit for $1.00 CUC. We were then given thirty minutes of free time where my companions chose to go swimming while I went a short distance down the river to photograph birds. Later, for a small ‘consideration’, the vendor’s ox delivered us by cart through a number of river bends, to a place close to where we began our trek, and just in time for the rain. During the return trip, a quick stop is made at the small Museo de Alejandro de Humboldt, followed by free time at the outdoor bar at Playa Maguana, where one can swim, enjoy refreshments, or both. Note that a good paladar (Victor’s) is situated across the road if you require something more substantial. Be advised that the road to the Parque is awful so a hired car or excursion vehicle is recommended. Also, if you’re not sure-footed, this trek may not be for you. Fortunately, it was for me and was a highlight of my travels to the Oriente. TIP: Bring insect repellent, water and perhaps a snack. Food is not provided during this five hour excursion.
4. Parque Monumento Nacional Bariay
5. La Guira National Park
6. Salto de Sorao
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4.0 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By YaraW_12 - Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Very pretty! If you want, it is allowed to swim. Entrance only 2 cuc per person, but worth it!! Made beautiful pics here.
7. Salto del Guayabo Waterfall
8. Parque Nacional Peninsula de Gunanahacabibes
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
