Natural Attractions in Cienfuegos, Cuba
For those who choose nature tourism, Cienfuegos offers different options that enable both bird watching and the enjoyment of a bath in relaxing natural pools.
Guanaroca Lagoon. Road to Rancho Luna Km 13 ½. Category: fauna refuge. Guanaroca lagoon is made by the river Arimao. It occupies an approximately area of 202 km2 with a cannel that links it to the bay. It is surrounded by mangroves and it´s an ideal place for bird watching. Guanaroca lagoon is a protected area with important flora and fauna values, such as pink flamingoes, tocororos and so forth.
El Nicho Waterfalls. Cumanayagua Municipality. It is a zone of forest and waterfalls in the mountains of Escambray. This place offers a tour of around 1km long with difficult paths, rural bridges and waterfalls. It is an amazing place for those who love ecotourism. It combines the green forest, rivers, waterfalls and beautiful farmers´ towns. You can also watch different species such as mockingbirds, hummingbirds, tocororos, among others. Besides, you can enjoy the delicious offers and a good service of the restaurant Los Helechos.
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Guamuhaya Mountains.
Another natural attraction in Cienfuegos is the Guamuhaya group of mountains. It is the most important group of mountains in the central part of the island with “Pico San Juan” as the highest one. These mountains are characterized by the exuberant vegetation, the local species of fauna and flora, the waterfalls, as well as coffee plantations. The economic activity of this region is subsisted by coffee, cigar, and citric as well as ranching.
Guajimico. Road to Trinidad Km 42. Ideal for ecotourism and nature tourism with different options to practice trekking, water sports, and resting in Villa Guajimico. Among the offers of this place you can find the tours to the caves “Grande” and “La Virgen” with a fascinating tour of around 1 ½ hour. A zone with great variety of local flora and fauna. Excellent to practice diving.
La Vega Farm. Road to Trinidad. Cumanayagua. Place in the countryside with many rural and natural attractions where you will have the chance to see the everyday work of Cuban farmers. You can ride horses, enjoy the beautiful landscape, and swim in Caleta Castro. It also offers excellent creole food and natural juice.
Rancho Luna Beach. Rancho Luna is a small and beautiful beach zone to 18 km far from the city center. You can enjoy a relaxing swim and you can also dive through its coral reef. Besides, you can enjoy a good gastronomic service.
Jagua Bay. Cienfuegos bay, previously known as Jagua bay, is a closed one and has served to refuge to different boats through the years. It is an interesting attraction for water sports, commercial activities and boat trips. It owes its name to an ancient aborigine’s town located in this zone. It has important coral reefs with amazing landscapes. Boat trips are a key element among the touristic offers of this destination, and you can get them through the Marlin Marin located in 35th street between 6th and 8th avenues.