Ciénaga de Zapata National Park

Parks & Nature · main island of Cuba, Cuba

The Caribbean's largest wetland, a vast mosaic of mangroves, swamp forest and lagoons covering the Zapata Peninsula. It shelters Cuban crocodiles, flamingos and endemic birds including the bee hummingbird, the smallest bird on earth, making it one of the region's premier birdwatching areas. Guided boat trips and trails leave from Playa Larga and Boca de Guamá.