Add a review of the Sierra de Rosario National Park

Sierra del Rosario National Park is located on the Guaniguanico peninsula in western Cuba, on the Rosario ridge . The reserve area, stretching for more than 250 km, is an untouched forest an array with areas of tropical forests and evergreen vegetation . There are more than 800 species of plants here . The park has its history since 1967 ., all the time the government of Cuba is actively engaged in the restoration of forests affected by the aftermath intensive farming activities and mass felling . 20 years have gone to improve the park's territory: it was carefully planted with a variety of species of trees and plants, including rare . Here you can see, for example, mahogany or teak . The works were not in vain, and already in 1984 the . reserve receives the status of UNESCO Biosphere Reserve .

The territory of the reserve, which stretches for more than 250 km, is an untouched forest with tropical forests and evergreen vegetation.

By the way, it became the first biosphere reserve in which unique species of ornamental plants and animals of Cuba were presented

Fauna

During the tour of the Sierra del Rosario you probably need to look sharp, because it is here that the famous humming bird lives , considered the smallest bird in the world. Its length is usually 6 cm and its weight is only 1, 6. The animal kingdom of the park has more than 100 species of bats, the slopes of the Rosario ridge have been chosen as their home and other strange animals, for example, a tiny yellow striped frog, rare species of turtles and rodents

Cuban fish and eel live in waterfalls and rivers in the park, and reef sharks are found in the sea near the peninsula

Terrain

During the excursion you can see many interesting places, for example, the El Salto waterfall , mineral springs of Baños-Romanos, would Buena Vista's coffee plantation . But even these unique sights can not be compared with the paradise Orchideario-Soroa garden, broken among the proud rocks and murmuring streams . More than 700 marvelous orchids decorate this flower garden, and here grow ferns and monsters . @ Some species are on the verge of extinction, therefore they are cared for with special care . In addition, an experimental flower plant for the cultivation and cultivation of new plant species is located in Orchideario-Soroa .

Orchideario-Soroa Garden

Tour complex-terrorist

Las Terrazas Las Terrazas - first in Cuba eco-hotel resort complex. This is a great place to enjoy the amazing beauty of nature, for hiking and cycling.

Not far from Las Terrazas are the ruins of ancient coffee plantations discovered during archaeological excavations. To try the real coffee, cooked according to the original recipe, you can at the cafe "Maria" on the territory of the complex. Maria and her institution are unique, because during the time of total prohibition of entrepreneurial activity in Cuba, she, the only one in the country, received personal permission from Fidel Castro to maintain the cafe.

Las Terrazas is located 50 km from Havana, central highway in a rented car or a bus. Nature lovers can take a one-day trip or stay here for a few days, with the condition of prior booking.