Cuba /Feb 23, 2023
The Guanaroca Lagoon is a saltwater lake located a short drive from the city of Cienfuegos on Cuba’s south coast and is one of the island’s most important bird reserves.
Set up as a national park in 1994, Guanaroca Lagoon covers some 3000 hectares and, in addition to being home to 6 species of endemic birds – including the reserve’s biggest draws, flamingos, pelicans and trogons – it also features 11 other endemic sub-species, 16 reptiles, 15 mammals and over 200 plant species.
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Connected by a narrow channel to the eastern edge of expansive Cienfuegos Bay, the site’s proximity to the UNESCO protected city of Cienfuegos, with its choice of accommodation, bars, restaurants and historic sites, makes it one of the most practical and easily accessible bird-watching locations in Cuba.
Visits to Guanaroca Lagoon depart the city after breakfast and generally take around 2 hours.
While its proximity to Cienfuegos makes the city the obvious base from which to explore the reserve, we can also arrange visits from the popular tourist town of Trinidad (pictured below), approximately an hour’s drive along the coast.
Another, popular option is to visit the reserve enroute from Cienfuegos to Trinidad as part of on one of our Touring Transfers.
This 14 night suggested itinerary around western Cuba includes the colonial highlights of Havana, Cienfuegos & Trinidad but primarily focuses on the island’s natural beauty with plenty of included forays into a variety of glorious, unspoiled countryside.
Enjoy a private Cuba tour with your own driver / guide. This 10 night itinerary takes in the highlights of western Cuba but is only a small taste of what we can offer.
For clients with an interest in Cuban history, both old and new, this 14-night itinerary takes in many of the country’s most important destinations, starting in Havana and ending in Santiago before flying back to the capital.
The towns of Cienfuegos & Trinidad are two of Cuba’s most important tourist destinations and are just an hour’s drive apart on Cuba’s south coast.
The following is a 2006 report recounting a holiday centred on the birdlife of Cuba - the birds are the same but Cuba itself is changing fast.
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