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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Brisas Sierra Mar-Los Galeones

Caring for natural spaces

I n Santiago de Cuba, the Brisas Sierra Mar- next to the Sierra Mar block is made of black

volcanic sand, while the Los Galeones section
Los Galeones hotel complex, managed
by the Cubanacán group, is committed
to protecting its beaches to keep being a ― with a panoramic view of the bay and the
town of Chivirico ― has a white sandy beach.
sustainable option in terms of nature tourism. Located on the slope of a mountain, shaped
like a terrace and surrounded by a sea of
Sierra Mar-Los Galeones is a space surrounded warm and crystalline waters, the space exploits
by unparalleled marine and land ecosystems, all the natural benefits it has. At its nautical
whose care is promoted through a cooperation
project with the University of Oriente. This point, catamaran rides, speedboats and kayaks
house of higher learning, together with are offered, as well as diving possibilities.
the Ibero-American Node of the Centre for
Multidisciplinary Studies of Coastal Zones In the complex there is also the possibility of
and the Ibero-American Proplayas Network, is practicing health tourism with a center for the
working on cleaning up the hotel’s beaches to treatment of various diseases with thermal
obtain the Blue Flag, an international award waters. The proximity to Pico Turquino, the
that measures the quality in the management Sierra Maestra and the sea allows visitors to
of these sites. live a unique experience, since they can enjoy
nature from the protection of the mangroves,
At the hotel, located 62 kilometers from the coral reefs and species of flora and fauna that
historic center of Santiago de Cuba, the beach inhabit them.

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