National Parks in Cuba Naturaleza

Approximately 10% of the land area of Cuba is officially protected land upon which all building and development is forbidden. Despite the fact that many of the rural areas of Cuba provide wonderfully abundant varieties of natural life, there does not seem to be, as such, an official list of national parks in Cuba.

Alejandro de Humboldt National Park located in the counties of Holguín and Guantánamo is the most important protected area in Cuba as far as biodiversity is concerned ... The National Park Viñales is located in the western half of the Guaniguanico Mountain range in the Pinar del Rio province, it occupies an area of 21 600 hectares ... Turquino National Park is located in the center west region of the Sierra Maestra and it occupies territories belonging to the municipalities of Guamá, in Santiago de Cuba province ...

You can discover Cuba in your own way with the help of the Lonely Planet Guide Book. Rich in biodiversity, you will discover the vast and vibrant world of birds, all found in the Birds of Cuba, considered the best and most reliable book in its field. However, for the adrenaline junky, climbing in Cuba could give you a holiday of real excitement! Thanks to the copious amounts of locations and routes, all listed in the Cuba Climbing Guide Book.