Monday, January 30, 2017

Cuban National Parks

In addition to Jardins de la Reina...there are 7 National Parks in Cuba.

Alejandro de Humbolt Park


Named after a German Scientist who visited Cuba in the early 1800's.

The park covers 275 square miles of which 8 square miles is water. It is the most humid area in Cuba.




 A Tour:

https://youtu.be/FJQY0tgfsLg


The  next

Caguanes National Park 



This park is situated around the Caguanes Peninsula.  It covers roughly 79 square miles. Most of the coastal landscape consists of arches, caves, cays and niches open to the sea.



Colourful flamingoes dot the cays.



A total of 79 caves are found along the coastline. Some are accessible. Some not.



 The interior of the park is heavily forested areas and waterfalls are everywhere.



 Throughout the week we will explore

Desembarco de Grama Park

Guanahacabibes Peninsula

Sierra Cristal National Park

Turquino National Park

Vinales Valley

before we leave Virtual Cuba.



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