Bay of Pigs, History, Nature and Fun

Zapata Swamp is regarded as the largest wetland in the Caribbean area. Located on the southern coast of the province of Matanzas, this huge swamp, partially covered by forest, is one of the most complete wildlife reserve in the geographic area. Because of its wide variety of flora and fauna and the preservation works we have carried out, it was declared National Park Península de Zapata by the Cuban authorities and Reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO. The Caribbean coast, with its sandy beaches and the very well preserved coral reef, attracks divers and water sports practitioners from all over the world.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please it would be very important that you inform us of the size of your luggage and quantity per person. The type of transport we would use  depends on this due to the trunk space.

• Picking up at the accommodation by a local guide in your language.
  • Varadero: 8.00 a.m.
  • Jibacoa: 7.30 a.m.
  • Habana: 7.30 a.m.
• The ride to Gran Parque Nacional Península de Zapata will take about two hours.

• Visit to La Finquita, a small zoo where we can spot some species of flora and fauna we find in the park.

• Visit to Museo de La Comandancia, devoted to the history of the invasion of Bay of Pigs in 1961.
• Visit to the Crocodile Breeding Farm.
• Visit the hummingbird Santuary.
• Optional lunch break. Recommended local options.
• Stop at Cueva de los Peces, the deepest flooded cave or cenote in Cuba, to swim in the crystalline waters of the Bay of Pigs by the Caribbean Sea.
• Drive back to the accommodation.

The options listed below could be added to this tour upon your request: To be paid on spot.

• Optional visit to Guama, a group of islands in the middle of the Treasure Lake where there is a replica of a Taino Village. We get there by boat.
• Shore Scuba Diving in the coral reef.
• Snorkeling in the cave or the beach.