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Places of interest

Jose Marti's House or "El Abra" Farm "Punta del Este" Caves
"Largo del Sur" Cay "El Indio" Cave
American Cementery "Carapachibey" Ligh-house
Internacional Diving Centers "Nuestra Sra de los Dolores" Church
"Del Lanier" Swamp "Jones'" Jungle
Crocodile breeding Local Museum
Turtle Breeding "Bibijagua" beach
"Finlay's" Cave Model prision

CIENAGA DE LANIER

The Lanier Swamp National Park is the second most important wetland in the Cuban archipelago. It is located at the southern tip of the Isle of Youth. It covers an area of 126,000 ha. and reaches a length of 37 kilometers between the coves of San Juan to the east and west Siguanea. This place has been declared a “Ramsar” site for its preservation and wise use of these ecosystems. (Wetlands treaty approved on February 2, 1971.)

The Swamp has evidence of a major archaeological site of aboriginal settlements.

It is divided into two parts: eastern and western. They are separated from the north by a limestone bridge, known as “Cayo piedra”. Fresh water is located in lakes and swamps, where the “yana” and “cortadera” plants grow. The rest is occupied by typical wetland vegetation composed of shrubs, flooded savannas, deciduous and perennial trees forests, making up diverse habitats such as lagoon reefs, and mangroves near the coast.

A swampy area is found, with outstanding emerged areas. It has a high number of endemic plants. It is an important breeding site for various species of turtles, amphibians, crustaceans, American crocodiles, fish, and birds.

Other important species found in the area are: Cranes, Cuckoos, partridges and parrots. Also the Cuban crocodile has been reintroduced for conservation on a larger scale, as it was the deer back in the seventeenth century, which has adapted very well.

The value of this site is remarkable due to its good preservation as a natural area. It is very attractive for visitors for it provides educational and recreational opportunities, as well as an important freshwater reservoir.
 
 
 
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