Ciénaga de Zapata National Park Tour

On this trip from Varadero, you'll visit the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park, the largest wetland in the insular Caribbean.

Description

At the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Varadero to start the journey to the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. After about 2 hours, we will arrive at this wetland, recognized as a Nature Reserve by UNESCO. We will commence a 2.5-kilometre hiking route to explore the park's diverse nature.

During the hike, we will observe native mangroves essential for coastline protection, and we may encounter a variety of wildlife, including 258 species of birds, 43 types of reptiles, and 15 mammals.

Following this, we will stop at La Cueva de los Peces Cenote for a swim. A typical Cuban lunch will be served afterward.

After lunch, we will visit the Bernabé Garden to observe native and migratory birds, which may include species such as Zapata wrens, St. Thomas hens, crested grebes, hummingbirds, long-tailed hawks, Cuban parakeets, marsh goats, herons, flamingos, and cranes.

Lastly, we will visit a crocodile farm to view these reptiles in their habitats. The tour concludes after 11 hours back at the starting point.