Nautical Activities in Baracoa-Guantanamo

Water Tours:

The territory has the largest hydrographic basin on the Island and the entire easternmost coastline of Cuba known as the Osico del Caimán, where the Sun rises first and where Cuba begins with a northeast and southeast coastline delimited by the Punta de Faro Maisí, where the most abundant rivers and beaches of great value, landscape, endemism and traditions highlighted by the Walks in Cayucas, boats, rafts and marine and fishing boats stand out. In its non-hotel there are offers from the Marian Marlin, Villa Gaviota Baracoa, the Humboldt Park and Flora and Fauna, covering areas of the Knives of Toa Biosphere Reserve and the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, a World Heritage Site.

Currently at the destination, only the boat ride on the Yumurí River is being developed. The other nautical activities will be gradually restored

Boat ride on the Yumurí River:

It is necessary to make a journey of about 30 km, in which way you will enjoy the typicality of the northern coastal coastline and a very attractive natural tunnel known as “El Paso de Los Alemanes” until you reach the Ranchón de Yumurí de Gaviota next to the River Canyon Yumurí that has an imposing height and declared a Natural Element Outstanding for its endemism and bird reservoir, one of the largest rivers and which is bordering on Maisí. For the ride the boat leaves a rustic wooden jetty with a guide with natural appreciations of the surroundings. In addition, the experience of divine magic where the aboriginal legend of the word Yumurí is mixed up to the legendary community traditions; its history and the banana or banana culture at its best. When approaching the islet of river sands that divides the flow into two parts and at the same time serves as a landing, to rest and stay during the stay and bathing in the river in a healthy, quiet and cozy environment, there you will appreciate and live a very Natural, and isolated from any modern urbanity, observe the beautiful vegetation of the wild hiding place, the melody and the peculiarities of its flora and fauna. You can also visit the beautiful natural viewpoints on your way up on foot or by car along the Loma de La Boruga, unique and exceptional for its slope and adventure with natural sites privileged by the beautiful landscape views that can be seen and photographed during the walk, where you can enjoy unique views of the Yumurí River.

Aquatic Tour of Taco Bay. Alejandro de Humboldt National Park:

An optional in the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park in the form of a water ride by boat through the bay of Taco with a route of more than 2 km, lasting approximately 2 hours. The itinerary bordering the bay offers the panorama of a Cuban internal coast with estuaries and mangroves; with an inlet that serves as a shelter for several species, among them the only living marine herbivorous mammal in Cuba, the Manatí; Numerous colonies of oysters can be distinguished associated with the trunks of the mangroves and the environment and the chattering of parrots, and the song of a large number of birds such as woodpeckers, negritos, seagulls and other birds that nest at certain times of the year stand out.

Tour in Cayuca or Boat on the Flowing Toa River:

Nestled in the same emporium Cuchillas del Toa Biosphere Reserve, the Caudaloso Río Toa has allowed the development of a very indigenous tradition known for navigation in Cayucas and Bamboo Rafts along the largest river in Cuba, which has become the optional Tourist River Walk in Cayucas or Boats. Through water trails for tours around facilities such as Rancho Toa and Finca La Esperanza, where security measures and specialized personnel are guaranteed. Boats are approached from a rustic jetty next to the Cayuquero - Guide that will explain the attractions; During the tour they will observe the exuberant vegetation typical of the region, the local and migratory birds, agriculture, fish, and the traditional transportation in bamboo rafts characteristic of the area. In the end, appreciate the Tibaracón del Toa as an exclusive geographical feature and a good refreshing swim.

Snorkel Tour in the Coral Barrier of Playa Maguana:

Departure from Playa Maguana towards a coral reef in a Speedboat, a marine tour is made until reaching the shelter parapet of various species, where it is possible to observe for one hour the most spectacular seabed and a great variety of species of the fauna and flora of the coast, all colorful and exotic, including sponges, red corals, hermit crabs, starfish, among many others.

Diving Activities at Playa Maguana:

As part of the activities of the Nautical Point, dives are carried out in different modalities, for which you transfer aboard the Toa Yacht or Speedboat Sotavento from the 2 diving points (Baracoa Bay and Maguana Beach), where you can observe the marine flora and fauna in sweeping.