Salto del Guayabo, Sierra del Cristal
Take a closer look at the Salto del Guayabo in the Parque Nacional de la Mensura, Sierra del Cristal, the biggest waterfall in Cuba
Salto del Guayabo, Sierra del Cristal
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The Salto del Guayabo (Guayabo Falls) is the main attraction in Parque Nacional de la Mensura (La Mensura National Park) located in the province of Holguín, Cuba. 15 km from the Villa Pinares de Mayarí, is considered as the biggest waterfall in the whole country.
The crystal-clear waters of Río Guayabo (Guayabo River), 546 metres above sea-level, flow loudly in two vertical falls, the first a fall of 85 and the second of 127 metres. The waterfall has two paths as well, the first takes you all the way to the waterfall top and the other one to the point where the two falls meet.
The place, apart from offering you an astonishing view towards the waterfall, is improved by its surroundings. Large variety of flora and fauna, among which we emphasise the range of ferns, flowers, trees and shrubs that the birds like the ruiseñor (nightingale), the carpintero (woodpecker) or the gavilán colilargo (Gundlach’s hawk).
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Location:
La Mensura National Park, Holguín
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Holguín
City of Holguín
What to see:
- Holguín Cathedral
- Parque Peralta
- Parque Calixto García
- Biblioteca Álex Urquiola
- Parque Céspedes
- Iglesia de San José
- Plaza de la Marqueta
- Plaza de la Revolución Calixto García
- La Loma de la Cruz
- Fábrica de Órganos
- Mirador de Mayabe
Museums:
Gíbara
What to see:
Museums:
- Museo de Historia Natural
- Museo de Historia Municipal
- Museo de Artes Decorativas
- Galería Cosme Proenza
Beaches:
Banes
What to see:
- Guardalavaca
- Parque Natural Cristóbal Colón
- Sitio Histórico de Birán
- Acuario de Cayo Naranjo
- Bioparque Rocazul
- Parque Nacional Monumento Bariay
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
- Locomotora a vapor 964
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