Biosphere ReserveBiosphere Reserve
Guanahacabibes
Caribbean (Pinar del Río)Designated in 19871,010 km²
The westernmost tip of Cuba; María la Gorda beach, famous for its legend of a Venetian captive left there by pirates
Area
1,010 km²
Designated in
1987
Region
Caribbean (Pinar del Río)
Made a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1987, Guanahacabibes occupies the westernmost tip of Cuba and combines dry forest, mangroves and coral reefs with the beach of María la Gorda, named after a local legend of a Venetian noblewoman seized by pirates and abandoned there in the 17th century, who is said to have survived by trading with the sailors who passed along the coast.
Location
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4 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Guanahacabibes: 59 documented species
Mammals8Birds9Reptiles5Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Cuba, where Guanahacabibes lies.
Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastalWetland
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
12 km away
133 km away
251 km away
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