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TOURING

Nautical tourism in

Zapata Peninsula

C ubanacán Hoteles invites lovers of nautical where the life of the first indigenous people

who populated the place is recreated. Life-size
tourism to enjoy a destination in the south
of the province of Matanzas, known for its
the villagers fishing and carrying out other daily
beauty and the diversity of activities that can be sculptures, the work of artist Rita Longa, show
carried out there, the Zapata Peninsula. activities. The excursion, which is carried out by
speed boat or catamaran, consists of a tour of
With one of the protected areas with the greatest Laguna del Tesoro and 8 kilometers of canals to
wealth of flora and fauna in Cuba as its center, the enjoy its landscapes and admire the birds and
Ciénaga de Zapata National Park, the Cubanacán other species of local fauna.
Group has designed a tourist product with an
environmentalist vocation. Considered a Biosphere Another of the attractions of the Zapata
Reserve by UNESCO since 1999, a Ramsar Site Peninsula is the beauty of its seabed, which can
since 2000 and an Important Bird Area, the Zapata be visited from the environmentally certified
Peninsula is a natural treasure that invites you to diving centers it has: Punta Perdiz, Playa Girón,
discover it. Caleta Buena and the Cueva de los Peces.
In these centers, contemplative diving and
There Cubanacán invites you to enjoy bird snorkeling are carried out, introductory classes
watching and excursions such as the boat are offered to beginners and diving courses are
ride that ends with a visit to the Taino Village, taught under the teaching of ACUC, to obtain

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