Guanahacabibes Peninsula, Pinar del Rio
Guanahacabibes Peninsula
At the westernmost tip of Cuba, in the Pinar del Rio province, you can find one of the most virgin natural zones in the Cuban archipelago. The Guanahacabibes Peninsula region, due to its treasures of flora, fauna, and for its sea and terrestrial landscapes, has been a Biosphere Reserve as declared by UNESCO since 1987.
On the coast of the "Reserva de la Biosfera Pen?nsula de Guanahacabibes" are many beautiful white sandy beaches. And off the coast are extensive coral reefs. All of which are some of the most pristine in the world. Visitors are able to experience dozens of dive sites off the southern shores, from Maria La Gorda International Diving Centre, and now dozens more off the northern shores, from the new Cabo San Antonio International Diving Centre.
Birds like Cartacuba, Tocororo, Sij? platanero, Zunzuncito, among many others, are to be found in a migration corridor of more than 50 species flying from north to south and vice versa, and stopping in the coastal lagoons and wetlands.
Guanahacabibes also supports 35 species of reptiles, and is an important habitat for iguanas, majaes and other reptiles.
No casas are currently available in Guanahacabibes Peninsula, Pinar del Rio
Top 2 of 2 Hotels in Guanahacabibes Peninsula
Hotel Gaviota Villa Cabo San Antonio
Hotel Gaviota Villa Cabo San Antonio is located in the northwestern area of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, in Cuba's westernmost province, Pinar del Rio, only 3 kilometres from the solid rock where the Roncali lighthouse stands. The Guanahacabibes Peninsula region is still mostly virgin and boasts the category of Bio-sphere Reserve, approved by the UNESCO since 1987.
Villa San Antonio is surrounded by a jungle and a marine environment. Hotels facilities include water activities, car/bicycle rental, shop, excursions and many more. Tourists can cook their own food, either at the Villa?s snack bar or at the Cabo San Antonio Marina, which is only 4 kilometres away from the hotel. Cabo San Antonio Marina is due to open at the end of 2008.
Hotel Gaviota Villa Maria La Gorda
Hotel Villa Maria la Gorda is located on the western tip of Cuba, in the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, in the Cabo Corrientes Nature Reserve and is especially recommended for scuba divers.
Facilities of the hotel include one buffet restaurant and another one specialized in seafood, bar, car rental, post office, shop, 2 boats for diving (with capacity for 28 and 12 divers), experienced instructors with knowledge of English, French, Russian and Italian, and modern equipment for diving lessons, certified by SSI and CMAS.
