Nature Tour "Birdwatching, Nature and History"

• Duration: 6 hrs aprox
• Departure time: 08.30 hrs
• Tour guide: Yes
• Children are allowed: Yes
• Languages spoken: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese and Russian

Nature Tour "Birdwatching, Nature and History"

Description

On this tour you will discover the Ciénaga de Zapata National Park by jeep, you will see the numerous species of both migratory and endemic birds that arrive in this wonderful Cuban wetland.

The Ciénaga de Zapata has 258 of 368 reported for the archipelago, it is the area of the Caribbean with the highest number of endemic bird species. Of the 30 species of endemic birds in Cuba, 23 inhabit this area; 3 of them, the hen of Santo Tomás (Cyanolimnas cerverai), the goat of Ciénaga (Torreornis inexpectata inexpectata) and the Ferminia (Ferminia cerverai), are only found in this part of the country.

In addition, four species of endemic land beetles, one species of endemic tree ant and a high population of dragonflies have been found. There are 37 species of inland water fish, of which 11 are endemic and 8 are native to the Caribbean.

The area has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1999, a Ramsar site since 2000, and an Important Bird Area (IBA). The coastal area between Guasasa and Playa Larga was the scene of fighting that took place in 1961 during the mercenary invasion of Playa Giron, which adds historical value to the area.

Itinerary:

• Pick up at the hotel.
• Visit to the Hondones path.
• Lunch at (Cueva de los peces/Punta Perdiz or Caleta Buena).
• Visit to the museum in Playa Girón.
• Return to the hotel.

TIPS: • Recommended: light clothing, swimwear, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, solar protection and photographic camera.