Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt
A World Natural Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse rainforests in the Caribbean islands, home to many endemic species.
Humboldt National Park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2001. It spans Guantánamo and Holguín provinces and preserves the most complete mountain rainforest in the Caribbean, with a very high proportion of endemic plants and animals, including one of the world's smallest frogs and the Cuban solenodon. The visitor center is at Taco Bay, about 40 km northwest of Baracoa. Several guided trails are available, such as a waterfall loop that crosses a river, mangrove boat trips and birdwatching routes, each taking about 2–4 hours. A park guide is required, and admission is about 10–20 in foreign currency. The roads are bumpy, so most visitors go by hired car from town or join a day tour.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Playa Maguana
- Toa River
- El Yunque
- Finca Duaba
- Fuerte de la Punta
- El Castillo de Seboruco
- Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción & Cruz de la Parra
- Casa de la Trova Baracoa