What to See on the Península de Zapata
Discover the most interesting places to visit in the Península de Zapata, south of Matanzas in Cuba
In the Península de Zapata there are many interesting places that make it the second most visited area in the province of Matanzas and one of the most popular in all Cuba. Both for the natural interest of the Ciénaga de Zapata and its landscapes, as well as for the historical importance of the events that took place in Bahía de Cochinos, the Península de Zapata is a mandatory stop.
Central Australia: Visit Central Australia on the Zapata Peninsula, home to more than just a sugar factory
Gran Parque Natural Montemar: Visit the Gran Parque Natural Montemar in the Zapata Peninsula, home to hundreds of species and a unique landscape
Boca de Guamá: Enter through the Boca de Guamá, in the Zapata Peninsula, to the Laguna del Tesoro and the Aldea Guamá (Guamá Village)
Criadero de Cocodrilos: Check out the second largest crocodile nursery in the world in the Ciénaga de Zapata with more than 10,000 animals
Laguna del Tesoro: Visit the Laguna del Tesoro on the Zapata Peninsula and discover the amazing biodiversity in its surroundings.
Bahía de Cochinos: Explore the Bahia de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs) on the Zapata Peninsula, known for its natural environment and historical significance
Museo Municipal de Playa Girón: Visit the museo Municipal de Playa Girón(Playa Girón Municipal Museum) where you will learn about the details of the confrontation between Cuba and the U.S.A.
Museo de la Comandancia: Visit the Museo de la Comandancia (Command Museum) on the Zapata Peninsula, where the Bay of Pigs counterattack was directed
Playa Larga: Discover Playa Larga on the Zapata Peninsula, one of the most beautiful places in Cuba due to its heavenly surroundings
Playa Girón: Visit Playa Giron in the Zapata Peninsula, a heavenly place known for its role in the history of Cuba
Caleta Buena: Visit Caleta Buena near Playa Girón on the Zapata peninsula, a natural pool with rich biodiversity
Cueva de los peces: Meet the Cueva de los peces (Fish Cave) in the south of the Zapata Peninsula, a magnificent place to explore the ocean floor
Playa los Cocos: Experience Los Cocos Beach, one of the least known beaches on the Zapata Peninsula, but just as beautiful.
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Varadero
What to see:
- Parque Josone
- Mansión Xanadú
- Delfinario de Varadero
- Reserva Ecológica Varahicacos
- Cueva de Ambrosio
- Cueva de los Musulmanes
- Iglesia de Santa Elvira
- Parque Central y Parque de las 8 000 taquillas
- Cayo Blanco
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Matanzas
What to see:
- Teatro Sauto
- Plaza de la Vigía
- Catedral de Matanzas
- Barrio de Versalles
- Castillo de San Severino
- Puente Calixto García
- Puente de la Concordia
- Estadio Palmar de Junco
- Parque de la Libertad
- Parque de Bomberos
- Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol
- Ermita de Monserrate
- Cuevas de Bellamar
- Cuevas de Saturno
- Río Canímar
- Bahía de Cochinos
- San Miguel de los Baños
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Península de Zapata
What to See:
- Boca de Guamá
- Laguna del Tesoro
- Criadero de Cocodrilos de Guamá
- Gran Parque Natural Montemar
- Cueva de los peces
- Bahía de Cochinos
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