Ciénaga de Zapata National Park Tour

On this trip from Varadero, you'll be taken to the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park, where we'll discover the most important wetland of the insular Caribbean.

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Varadero to begin this trip to the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. After approximately 2 hours, we'll arrive at the largest wetland in the insular Caribbean. Once there, we'll embark on a 2.5-kilometre hiking route to explore this unique area. This park has been declared a Nature Reserve by UNESCO.

During the trip, we'll observe the native mangroves, crucial for coastal protection and home to a wide variety of wildlife, including 258 bird species, 43 types of reptiles, and 15 mammals. We will also learn details about these creatures.

There will be a break at La Cueva de los Peces Cenote on the Zapata Peninsula for a swim, followed by a typical Cuban lunch. After lunch, we will visit the Bernabé Garden to observe native and migratory birds, with the possibility of seeing species such as Zapata wrens, St. Thomas hens, and flamingos.

The final stop will be at a crocodile farm to observe these reptiles in their habitats. We'll conclude the trip after 11 hours, returning to the starting point.