Located just over two hours drive from Havana or Varadero, the Zapata Peninsula is home to Cuba's largest wetlands, home to the country's largest crocodile farm. Its coastline also offers plenty of diving, including the famous Bay of Pigs.
The Montemar Natural Park protects several endangered species, such as turtles, deer and various species of birds, including the parrot and the osprey. There are also many reptiles, including the Cuban crocodile, a true emblem of the region.
This wetland, classified as a Ramsar site, plays a crucial role in the preservation of Cuban wildlife. At the Bay of Pigs, visitors can spend a relaxing day by the Caribbean Sea, or discover a true underwater paradise by snorkeling. Just a few meters from the shore, the seabed reveals a breathtaking wealth, accessible without having to venture far from the coast.
Locals offer typical and tasty meals, simple but authentic, often much more appreciated than those in hotels.
Finally, Playa Girón is a place full of history. It is here that the traces of the landing of the mercenaries, heroically repelled by the Cuban people and Fidel Castro in 1961, are still visible.
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