Nautical 

In Jutía Cay

Excursion with snorkeling session, specialized guide and lunch in Jutía Cay, paradise of amazing beaches and amazing coral reefs. It equals to live an adventure with marine crossing of incomparable beauty.

Full Day in Cay Megano, located 4 nautical miles from Jutía Cay, with exclusive privacy.

High altitude fishing in Jutía Cay: Possibilities to enjoy different styles of deep sea fishing, using up to 3 fishing lines, with capture of different species of fish such as bonito, albacore, dorados and other pelagics.

Deep Fishing in Jutía Cay: Fishing in heads and in the song of the insular platform. Includes: Boat for fishing, three national liquids per customers, fishing instruction, hand fishing gear, natural bait and specialized guide pattern.

Matahambre Mines, Santa Lucía, Pinar del Río. Tel: (53) 48 64 8317

In María la Gorda

There are four boats, three for diving and one for sport fishing. It has a diving center equipped for this activity, with the possibility of three daily dives, two in the morning and one in the afternoon, in addition to night diving.

Snorkeling Tour: Departure by boat to snorkeling site and specialized guide. Time: 3.00 p.m.

Sunset: Boat trip with snorkeling (optional) in coral reef, observation and enjoyment of the sunset. Time: 6.00 p.m.

Marina Gaviota Cabo de San Antonio

In this region, the Marina Gaviota Cabo de San Antonio is located, which has 4 berths and a draft of 2.4 meters. It has a potable water service, electricity at the dock, VHF marine communication service phonía channel 16 and solid waste disposal service, which consists of an incinerator that allows the debris coming from the vessels to be cremated.

Within the facilities they have a ship chandler store, snack bar, regular diesel fuel supply point and special gasoline for boats and cars, port authorities service with entry and exit clearance, visa sales and travel insurance and medical services .

In the waters around the peninsula there are important spiny lobster (panulirus argus) and red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) fishing grounds.

The southern coast is rocky, of coral origin and cliffed in some sections, only interrupted by small beaches and sandy coves, excellent places for the nesting of chelonians, such as the loggerhead (caretta caretta l.), The green turtle (chelonia mydas l. ) and hawksbill (eretmochelys imbricata L.). The coral reef ecosystem is one of the best preserved in Cuba and one of the most diverse in the Caribbean. Experts believe that 4 of the 7 species of sea turtles that inhabit the planet have survived in these lands.

Every year the “run” of thousands of red land crabs [geocarcinus lateralis (freminville)], when they go to the sea to spawn, impacts visitors.

Mangroves and seagrasses are two other habitats well represented on the peninsula, the latter, formed primarily by turtle grass (thalassia testudinum konig). From microscopic polychaetes and mollusks to gigantic manatees [trichechus manatus (l.)], All seek refuge and food in seagrass.

In the marine sector, 17 underwater archeological sites associated with shipwrecks occurred between the 16th and 20th centuries have also been identified. The Crown Prince steamer, whose wreck is preserved is a significant attraction in the diving area in the Ensenada de Corrientes.

Currently, the presence of the exotic species of lionfish (pterois volitans) in coral reef ecosystems has been confirmed. There are 201 species of fish in this area, 20 species of anemones, 27 of gorgonians, 39 of sponges and 42 species of corals, 75 species of crustaceans and 773 species of marine mollusks, the vast majority with planctotrophic larval development, which makes it in larval emission center towards the Gulf of Mexico and the continental keys and coasts of North America, increasing its value as a protected area.

Nautical Events in Pinar del Rio

International Underwater Photography Contest: "IMASUB". It is published annually, during the month of June, having as its location the hotel María la Gorda. With the participation of foreign and national photographers, as well as the presence of prestigious figures from the underwater world, the press and television, both national and foreign.

gaviota@gaviota.cu, www.gaviota-grupo.com

Excursion with snorkeling session, specialized guide and lunch in Jutías Cay, paradise of amazing beaches and amazing coral reefs. It equals to live an adventure with marine crossing of incomparable beauty.

Full Day in Cay Megano, located 4 nautical miles from Jutías Cay, with exclusive privacy.

High altitude fishing in Jutías Cay: Possibilities to enjoy different styles of deep sea fishing, using up to 3 fishing lines, with capture of different species of fish such as bonito, albacore, dorados and other pelagics.

Deep Fishing in Jutías Cay: Fishing in heads and in the song of the insular platform. Includes: Boat for fishing, three national liquids per customers, fishing instruction, hand fishing gear, natural bait and specialized guide pattern.

Matahambre Mines, Santa Lucía, Pinar del Río.

Tel: (53) 48 64 8317
 

In María la Gorda

There are four boats, three for diving and one for sport fishing. It has a diving center equipped for this activity, with the possibility of three daily dives, two in the morning and one in the afternoon, in addition to night diving.

Snorkeling Tour: Departure by boat to snorkeling site and specialized guide. Time: 3.00 p.m.

Sunset: Boat trip with snorkeling (optional) in coral reef, observation and enjoyment of the sunset. Time: 6.00 p.m.
 

Nautical Events in Pinar del Rio

International Underwater Photography Contest: "IMASUB". It is published annually, during the month of June, having as its location the hotel María la Gorda. With the participation of foreign and national photographers, as well as the presence of prestigious figures from the underwater world, the press and television, both national and foreign.

gaviota@gaviota.cu, www.gaviota-grupo.com