Recreation

Cuba has a varied terrain and an opportunity to indulge in a host of recreational activities. The seacoast and mountainous region have something to offer all its visitors.

Visitors can try fishing at marinas like the Marina Hemingway, Cuba's oldest marina. The marina has specially designed anti-cyclone waterways for safe fishing. Fishing tournaments like the world famous ‘Ernest Hemingway' tournament are organized at these marinas frequently. Most of these fishing tournaments do not charge entry.

The adventurous tourist can go in for activities such as mountain biking, bicycling tours, hiking, trekking and walking that also provide an overview of the country. People can ride on the mountainous stretch or travel down a valley and enjoy the beautiful landscape from strategically placed lookout points. Customized biking tours could take you through some significant sites of historic importance in Cuba. Classical cycling tours or educational and eco bicycling tours are also a perfect way to learn about the country. Cuban guides who are fluent in English may be employed for the purpose. Vehicles may also be available for hire.

You can also indulge in a boat trip to tropical islands and enjoy the beach or go snorkeling around the coral reef.

The mountains, canyons, and biosphere reserves offer great opportunities to nature lovers. Trekking and hiking excursions are ideal activities for the adventure loving tourists. One can tour the valley of Vinales, village of Niceto Perez or La Guira National Park. You can also go swimming in one of the river's natural pools. Nature lovers can enjoy the experience of hiking through the forests, pastures and the croplands. You may go to a rural zone to get a first hand experience of the lifestyle of the people there or go on a tour around the important historical sites of the country. You can also visit interesting sites such as the Rum House, the Cespedes Park and other cultural heritage sites.

In addition, bird watching programs are organized wherein people can go to hotspot areas in the woods. Nest - building sites of birds can be found in dense or lightly wooded areas. Such tours may also include a visit to the areas full of natural wells, which serve as an ideal habitat for different species of pigeons.

Matches and competitions of basketball, volleyball, handball, baseball, soccer are periodically held where locals and visitors both can have some fun. People can either participate in a number of sporting events or just sit on the sidelines and enjoy them.