CubaPLUS Magazine

Puerto Escondido and its coral gardens

By: CubaPLUS Magazine
Mar 20, 2023
Puerto Escondido and its coral gardens

A place of overwhelming beauty awaits the traveler who aspires to enjoy bathing and underwater diving on the beach of Puerto Escondido (Hidden Port), on the coast of the western province of Mayabeque, quite close to the Cuban capital.

But the good impression does not remain in the contemplation of the cliffs that break the waves there and the fine white sand of a coast that looks wild and at the same time strangely welcoming, giving a touch of a cinematographic setting, seductive as the song of a siren.

Everything invites you to immerse yourself in those energized and blue depths, and if you do, you will not regret it, because deep down you will be able to discover the color and biodiversity of a coral strip, preserved as a garden that delights the eye, but warns you to preserve it .

That sea, the fundamental attraction of Puerto Escondido, has warm, clear and shallow waters, which serve as habitat for coral castles, underwater caves and tropical fish. Puerto Escondido ranks high on the list of professional and amateur divers. It is not for nothing that this coastal enclave, some 70 km from Havana, has a privileged place among the most requested for contemplative diving, which is given priority in Cuba.

With a maximum depth of 12 meters, the magnificent coral colonies are easily visible to experts in natural underwater immersion, even without the need for equipment, as their visibility is very good within a radius of about 25 meters. The Cuba Blue Diving Center usually coordinates dives in Puerto Escondido, due to its relative proximity to the Cuban capital and even from the Varadero spa, a short trip that is more than compensated by the beauty of the place and the dazzling visual enjoyment offered by the funds, together with the positive stress of adventure.

Unforgettable. One detail: at all times you will be accompanied by a very professional and active team, concerned that everything goes smoothly on the excursion.

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