In all these ecosystems, after the beach profile, the bottom precipitates in abysmal depths where there are internationally recognized diving areas; It is a world to observe various types of corals, creeps, sand cascades, shipwrecks from the fifteenth centuries to today.
Jutía key:
This islet is joined by a fifteen-kilometer pebble to the mainland on the mainland, in the municipality of Minas de Matahambre. It is surrounded by an exuberant nature; four and a half kilometers of virgin beach with medium-fine grains of white-creamy grain and an unusual landscape richness that allow the development of nautical activities, diving and bird watching. Species of the most diverse colors, types and size coexist in total harmony with man, from the Dogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus), the Surgeons (Acanthurus coeruleus), and the Black Cachamas (Pomacanthus caru). The most abundant corals are: the Orejón (Acropora palmata), Fire (Millapora complanata), Digital (Porites porites) and Cerebro (Colpophyllia natans).
The excursion to Jutía key:
Includes bilingual guide service and round trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle. Departure: -8.00 a.m. from Pinar del Río -9.00 a.m. from Viñales (1 hour tour) Return: 4.00 p.m. from Cayo Jutía. Frequency: Every day.
Excursion one day in paradise:
Pick up at the hotel at 09:00 am with a tour guide. 60 km route through the Sierra de los Órganos to Cayo Jutía, welcome and welcome cocktail. Exclusive pleasure trip of 30 minutes by boat contemplating the marine environment and arrival at Cayo Mégano where you can enjoy for 6 hours the exclusivity of a virgin key with unique beaches, coral reef, endemic flora and fauna. Seafood lunch that includes a bottle of wine. Snorkeling equipment during the entire duration of the excursion. During the stay in the key includes 1L water bottle, 2 liquids to choose from (beer, soda or juice) per person.
Levisa key:
This island is accessed by sea, one and a half kilometers from Palma Rubia on the north coast, located forty-five kilometers from Viñales. It has a beach three kilometers long, there are another five kilometers of low bottoms on the island platform, with depths between three and six meters. The invitation to dive allows you to receive initiation courses and practice in a total of twenty three sites on the island platform. Plant and coral formations stand out such as: Star coral (Montastrea anularis), Cacho e venao (Acropora cervicornis), and Sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina). In the song of the veril the walls reach up to forty meters, fascinating to immerse yourself in the practice of snorkeling in the coral reef, or water sports. The excursion includes bilingual guide service, round trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle and boat transfer; also welcome cocktail, snack or lunch. Departure: -7.30 a.m. from Pinar del Río -8.30 a.m. from Viñales (1 hour by bus, 1/2 hour by boat) Return: 5.00 p.m. from Cayo Levisa, every day.
Other services: excursions to Mil Cumbres and Viñales, enjoy in both keys (without being included in the excursion): visit to nearby keys, practice snorkeling and diving, rent water bikes, kayaks and other nautical equipment.
Facilities: Accommodation in Villa Cayo Levisa, North Coast of Pinar del Río, Los Colorados Archipelago, Palma Rubia, La Palma, Pinar del Río. Tel: (53) 48 75 6501 Email: comercial@cayolevisa.tur.cu
María la Gorda International Diving Center:
The westernmost part of the island has one of the best seabed beaches in Cuba, where the International Diving Center is located. There inhabit numerous species of coral, within which the largest black coral colony of the seas stands out. The seabed in this area has the clearest and most colorful contrasts for the practice of underwater photography. Water transparency allows visibility of 30 m long and 30 m deep. The marine platform is very narrow and ends near the coast with depths between 200 m and 1 000 m. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28º.
The excursion includes bilingual guide service, and round trip transportation by air-conditioned vehicle. Departure: -7.00 a.m. (3 hours) from Viñales -7.30 a.m. from Pinar del Río Return: 5.00 p.m. Other optional: Fishing, snorkeling and contemplative diving Facilities: Accommodation in Villa Gaviota María La Gorda, La Bajada, Guanahacabibes Peninsula, Sandino, Pinar del Río. Tel: (53) 48 77 8131/77 3067 Fax: (53) 48 77 8077 Email: comercial@mlgorda.co.cu www.gaviota-grupo.com