Greater Sierra Maestra National Park
Sierra Maestra National ParkThe Sierra Maestra National Park is located on the same mountain range stretching for 240 km along the southern coast of the Caribbean Sea. Mountains of the Sierra Maestra are really impressive in size, on their slopes there are 3 more national Cuban parks.
Alexander Humboldt National Park
YaterasAlexander Humboldt National Park - another interesting attraction of the island of Liberty. It is located near the oldest city of Cuba, Baracoa. This place is protected by UNESCO and is the residence of many endemics. The territory of the park unites all the most important landscapes of the region.
National Park of Bakonao
Santiago de CubaNational Park of Bakao - an ideal place for those who would like to take a look at one excursion and natural riches, and how to have fun. The park covers an area of more than 85 thousand hectares between the Caribbean Sea and the majestic mountains of the Sierra Maestra.
Desembarko del Granma National Park
Parque Nacional Desembarco del GranmaIn the south-west of Cuba, in the contrasting province of Granma, there is the Desembarko del Granma National Park. Its name in Russian means "Disembarkation from Granma", but it is connected with the events of 1956, when a group of dissidents arrived illegally to organize an insurrection.
Sierra de Rosario National Park
Pinar del RioThe Sierra del Rosario National Park is located on the Guaniguaniko Peninsula in the western part of Cuba, on the Rosario ridge. The territory of the reserve, which stretches for more than 250 km, is an unspoilt forest with tropical forest and evergreen vegetation.
National Park Topes de Colvantes
Circuito SurTopes de Collantes Park in the Sierra del Escambray Mountains is another national reserve worth visiting. It is located 20 km from Trinidad and is home to the bird of the Tokoro-symbol of Cuba. The main attraction is one of Cuba's largest waterfalls Salto del Cabourgi.
Nature reserve of the Sapata marshes
Nueva PazNature reserve of the marshes of Zapata is a part of the huge territory of the giant biosphere reserve itself large not only in Cuba, but also throughout the West Indies. A huge number of rare plants, about 175 species of birds, more than 30 species of reptiles and many other things attract nature fans from around the world.
The most popular national parks in Cuba are the tropical Topes de Colantes with a 75- meter waterfall Kaburni and picturesque cascade Vega Grande. On its territory you can observe the life of colorful inhabitants of the tropics, swim in underground rivers, lie in a mud bath.
The largest forest massif of the country is located on the territory of the Guanakabibes reserve; Besides this, there are more than a hundred lakes, a karst plain and the purest sand. In the forests of Guanacabibes, there are about 200 species of birds, and 4 species of rare sea turtles live in the bay.
Amateurs of amphibians and reptiles and wading birds will recommend visiting the Zapata Marsh Reserve, where you can see Cuban and American crocodiles, manatees and relict reptile manhuari fish. Here is found the humming-bird, only one and a half grams in weight. And how wonderful is the Quaker of the Quaker!