Auténtica Cuba - Simply Guided 2020

DAY 5 H AVA NA - B AY O F P I G S - C I E N F U E G O S

AUTHENTIC CUBA 2020

Proceed to one of Cuba’s most important nature reserves, the world famous Zapata Peninsula, a bird and animal sanctuary which is located in the Montemar National Park. The first stop is the famous Bay of Pigs where the famous US disembarkation took place. The rich historical past of the Bay of Pigs is still vivid while now the area is famous for its beaches and diving sites. Here we will have lunch in a seaside restaurant, while there is opportunity for swimming and snorkelling in the Caribbean Sea. Continue to Guama, the main attraction of the National Park. Speedboat tour of the natural lagoon, the Laguna de Tresoro, where the unspoiled nature can be observed, migrating and endemic birds can be seen. Visit the Aldea Taino, the reconstructed Taino Aboriginal Village where we learn about the customs of the ancient indigenous inhabitants. We arrive back to port by motor boat and visit

the country’s largest crocodile breeding farm, where we will observe hundreds of these reptiles in their natural habitat. We visit the crocodile nursery; here the braves may hold the yet harmless infants in their hands. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continueour trip toCienfuegos. Panoramic sightseeing tour of the famous Malecon, passing by the beautiful seaside villas, stop at the Palacio del Valle, a unique palace with architectural richness. Then we head towards downtown Cienfuegos, where we continue with a walking tour of the city of former aristocrats. Cienfuegos, founded by French settlers, has European-style architecture. Walk down the Boulevard of the city via the Prado; visit the Jose Marti Square, the Governor’s palace, the Thomas Terry Theatre famous for the excellent acoustics and the Cathedral. Check in at the 4* Hotel La Union. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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FLORIANA | MELLIEHA | MINUSTHREE - THE POINT | MOSTA