The Zapata Swamp and Girón Beach: a perfect combination between History and Nature Tour

The Zapata Swamp and Girón Beach: a perfect combination between History and Nature

Description:

We will meet in front of the statue of Benny Moré at the entrance of Cienfuegos Boulevard, or at the place of your choice. We will start a trip of approximately 2 hours that will take us to different places of the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park, a natural reserve of the biosphere with unique species of the flora and fauna of Cuba and the Caribbean. There we will visit the Crocodile Farm of Guamá, where the visitor will be able to know the characteristics of the largest crocodile population in the Caribbean. Later we will visit Playa Larga, where visitors can enjoy one of the most beautiful blue waters in southern Cuba. A must-see place during the trip will be the Cueva de los Peces, a lagoon that is a kind of natural pool of crystalline waters with more than 70 meters deep, excellent for snorkeling and diving and where colorful tropical fish abound. Finally, we will visit the Girón Beach Museum where we can know all the details of the American invasion by Bay of Pigs, which was the first defeat of the United States in Latin America. We will finish the tour with the enjoyment of the white sands of Playa Girón, where we will rest and get to know each other better.

Places to visit on the tour:

Crocodile farm of Guamá, we will pass through Central Australia, we will appreciate the characteristics of the town of Pálpite, Playa Larga, the Fish Cave, Museum of the Revolution of Girón, town of Girón, we will finish in Playa Girón. Crocodile farm of Guamá, we will pass through Australia Sugar Mill, we will appreciate the characteristics of the town of Pálpite, Playa Larga, the Cave of Fish, Revolution Museum of Girón, town of Girón, we will finish in Playa Girón.

Services included in the Tour:

• Pick up by car at the client's place of accommodation according to the agreed schedule.
• Cars available for all the time of the excursion.
• Entrances to the fascinating Crocodile Farm of Guamá.
• Entrance to "Cueva de los Peces" (Fish Cave).
• Entrance to the Girón Beach Museum.
• At the end of the excursion, return to the client's place of accommodation.
• End of the excursion.

Important note: Tickets to museums, other places of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, not described in the program are not included in the price of the tour and require An additional charge for customers' decision.

Duration of the excursion: 5hrs or more (the tour can be adapted to the time available to customers).

Car capacity: between 1 and up to 10 passengers.

• Tourism Guide: Mr. Yoan Samir Hernández Martínez: I am a historian and professor at the University of Cienfuegos. My two passions are history and nature, that is why this experience that I propose for the Ciénaga de Zapata and Playa Girón, is a unique opportunity, so that visitors can combine the knowledge of the History of Cuba with the natural values ​​that It presents one of the most important ecosystems in the Caribbean. This tour allows people to promote respect for nature by coming into contact with unique species of Cuban flora and fauna, many of which are in danger of extinction. Visitors will also appreciate the traces of one of the most important events in the history of Cuba: the American invasion of Bay of Pigs.