Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Cuba

With its 70 m depth, this fresh water hole gives direct access to the deepest cave in Cuba. This geological wonder is the result of plate tectonics. It communicates with the sea through a maze of underwater caves. Bring your masks and snorkels to explore the clear waters and greet the many fish that call this place home. Once the swimming session is over, two options: a hammock break in the middle of the tropical vegetation or a second underwater session at the beach located 200 meters away.

Easy access walk despite the relatively steep slopes. Immersion with happiness in the very rich flora (orchids, tree ferns, pines, eucalyptus). Perhaps you will cross the tocororo, the national bird, with its red, white and blue feathers. Once you arrive, admire the waterfall that flows for 60 meters along the rock face. It is also possible to take a swim in the natural pool beforehand. Don't forget to buy your ticket at the reception hall located 20 minutes walk upstream from the beginning of the course, under penalty of a fine!

Commissioned by Fidel Castro to the Cuban artist Leovigildo González, the paintings that cover the wall on 80 m high and 120 wide represent the biogeological evolution of the area. Ammonite (cephalopod mollusc), plesiosaurus (large marine reptile), megalocnus rodens (mammal of the ice age) and finally Homos sapiens follow one another. Although spectacular, the whole is far from being exciting and it is not really a prehistoric fresco, so that largely decreases its interest... On the other hand, the way to reach it is pleasant.

To be done after the caverna of Santo Tomás to refresh yourself, because it is nice inside and the visit of the cave does not require any physical effort compared to that of Santo Tomás...

This cave, rediscovered in 1920 by a local peasant, was home to Indians before the arrival of the Spanish. Electrified in 1952, it was opened to tourism in 1960, when an expansion project was being studied. Waterways offer as many corridors to explore. The hose is accessible by foot for nearly 500 m, before embarking on a small motorboat, which goes into the underground river (the San Vicente river). However, the visit is a little quick, given the beauty of the site. At the exit, you may see Tomas, a (huge) 10-year-old buffalo swimming in the river; he has been tamed and his master rides him, it's really unusual... But the buffalo is increasingly rare.

Good plan. If you leave the cave at the end of the day, you will find Cubans outside who will propose you to eat in their particular casa. Ask for "el Matancero", a local from Matanzas as his nickname suggests, who will take you to dinner in his casa where he and his wife prepare absolutely delicious fresh water crayfish. The singer Raúl Paz, originally from the region, is a regular and personally recommended the famous "Matancero" to us. No address, no phone, but "el Matancero" is known as the white wolf. Enjoy your meal!