Baconao
Baconao National Park is a unique area that is located near the province of Santiago de Cuba in Cuba itself. The park territory can be seen in one day if you use a car. A special feature of Bakonao Park is the famous valley, where sculptures of prehistoric animals, as well as ancient people, take place.
The name of the park is often associated with the name of an aborigine who belonged to the pre-Hispanic tribes and lived in the area. This young man enchanted a tree called "bakona", which made it possible to play music on shells.
All the traditions of the area date back to the time of the discovery of Cuba.
Wonderful mountain landscapes, sea beaches, as well as magnificent nature make this Cuban region simply unforgettable.
In the Bakonao Nature Reserve, travelers are presented with small peasant structures that characterize the countryside of this region. These are characteristic Cuban buildings with "bohio" thatched roofs, as well as original furniture.
The horseback riding tour is very exciting, which is conducted directly among nature and includes an excursion to the ruins of ancient coffee grounds. Here, thanks to the remnants of the dryers, you can imagine how ancient people dried coffee. Traces of a colonial cemetery and a mansion have also been preserved here. All this creates a secret atmosphere filled with the history of mankind.
The highlight of Bakonao Park is the valley of Prehistory, where ancient stone animals are located as if alive. These huge, life-size prehistoric dinosaurs look both real and simply magical.
The aquarium is very interesting, where the inhabitants of the marine waters of the Cuban territory are presented for review. The local dolphins and seals are always happy to dispel boredom and relieve fatigue by showing a magnificent show. In Bakonao Park there is an opportunity to see the inhabitants of the marine environment in natural conditions. The underwater tunnel, which is 30 meters long, will help you complete this exciting tour.
There is also a wonderful museum on the territory of the park, which will interest transport enthusiasts. The exhibits of the Museum of Land Transport are more than 2000 cars, which have a miniature appearance. The museum also has a wonderful exhibition of vintage cars.
Tourists of Bakonao Park can stay in one of the local hotels. They can enjoy local restaurants where you can always dine on national Cuban dishes. Among the wide variety of food, you can choose a traditional menu, which includes "oriental congree", specially fried pork, as well as a cup of fragrant coffee, according to an old recipe.
