Cuba is not just beaches and mogotes, it is not even just sea caves and all-inclusive hotels. It is living nature and many tourists come to the largest of the Antilles to contemplate some of the wonders of wildlife. In this case, by this time, the turtles arrive at one of the corners of Cuba to nest and this action attracts a lot international tourism. There are three species of turtles that come to the shores of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula between May and September so you are in time to see the show.
All the sea turtles of hawksbill, loggerhead and green are these three varieties that reach the coasts of the Biosphere Reserve to build their nests and lay their eggs. Thus, forty-five days later, the young hatchlings hatch from the eggs and begin their long adventure to the sea. The tourists who arrive then are accompanied by guides on night excursions to witness the entire reproductive ritual. One of the best places to contemplate this spectacle is La Barca beach, although there are around ten coastal areas. Is turtle watchingAs a tourist activity, it is not very old and is only five years old.
But since then the demand has grown a lot and to it is added the possibility of diving and contemplating black corals and exotic birds.
Source: via Cuba Travel
Photo: via Science of Cuba
Photo 2: via Rebel Youth