Bariay National Monument Day Trip

It has been more than 500 years since Christopher Columbus set foot in Cuba. Discover the exact point where he arrived in 1492 with this Bariay National Monument day trip from Guardalavaca.

Description

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Guardalavaca at the designated time and set out for the Bariay National Monument, which features monoliths symbolizing Columbus's arrival on Cuban soil. This was the first place in the New World that the crews of the Santa María, Pinta, and Niña observed.

Once there, we'll discover figures commemorating the cultural confluence: neoclassical arches representing Europe and aboriginal statues that evoke the ancient American continent, including replicas of nearby pre-Hispanic vestiges. Inside Bariay Park, we will also see a reproduction of indigenous huts.

Afterwards, we'll sample Cuban coffee, coconut water, & seasonal fruit at a local house. To enjoy the stunning setting, we will ride in a carriage or on horseback to see Bariay Bay, mangrove areas, coconut trees, and royal palms.

Finally, we'll relax on Bariay Beach, where you can swim before returning. We will drop you off at your hotel in Guardalavaca after a total of 8 hours.

Tour + lunch

When booking, you can choose a tour with or without lunch. If you opt for the lunch option, a chicken, seafood, or beef dish and a drink are included.