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Parque Ciénaga de Zapata, Cuba

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The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 8.5 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : 22.371666,-81.587219 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : The largest swamp in the Caribbean: You can find up to 230 different species of birds, including flamingos, herons, cranes, ibis, shorebirds, raptors, hummingbirds and pappagalli.Presenti 18 of the 21 endemic species in Cuba: zunzuncitos (hummingbird Elena, the smallest bird in the world), the tocororo (the national bird of Cuba), the tocorra (parrot), the method, the owl of Cuba, gavilan batista (hawk that feeds on crustaceans), the woodpecker Green Cuba in the area are 50 species of reptiles, such as the rare crocodile Cuba and a dozen species of mammals including the manatee.

Recommended equipment : Definitely a 400mm is the minimum, the animals do not always confident in the sight of man often leave you alone. Definitely a good tripod and a wide angle.

Best months : The best time is definitely from November to April, a period when many migratory birds from North America through or staying in the area.

How to get there : Arrived in Havana head south / east sull'autopista national to Australia, then head south to Bahia de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs). Varadero From head south towards the Bay of Pigs always. You can stay in casas pariculares in one of the Bay (Caleton, Playa Larga) from here you can go to major sites (Las Salinas, El Bosque, Guamà)

Visits : The most significant expenditure will be chauffeur driven car (unless you have not already rented for the trip) necessary to get to the sites, the guide (a must) and the ticket will cost you no more than 10/15 € per person .

Notes : Do not forget that you are on the Caribbean Sea a few kilometers from the beautiful beaches and dive sites. And do not forget above all, a good insect repellent!

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