Under the name La Redonda, Cuba boasts a lagoon spanning 5 square kilometers, located north of the city of Morón in the central province of Ciego de Ávila. This lagoon is renowned for its unique scenic beauty, owing to its distinctive geographical shape—hence its name—and is surrounded by lush vegetation, including mangroves, oaks, coconut trees, guano palms, guácimas, and yanas, an endemic tree species of the island.
As if that were not enough, La Redonda also hosts the largest population of trout on the island, along with a rich variety of wildlife such as white mullets, manatees, jicoteas (freshwater turtles), eels, cuberas, and native biajacas, among other species.
This natural pond is considered one of the most attractive nature destinations in the province. It is situated specifically on the Turiguanó-Morón road, very close to the causeway that connects the largest of the Antilles to Cayo Coco. Many tourists heading to enjoy the beaches of the northern cays have the opportunity to stop along the way and savor a delicious lunch.
For those seeking more, visitors can take a boat ride through the channels and observe the local fauna, including tocororos (Cuba’s national bird), woodpeckers, hummingbirds, tomeguines, hutias, majas, and tarantulas.
For those wishing to relax outdoors for a few hours, the lagoon offers loungers and hammocks in the shade of the trees. Water sports enthusiasts can also enjoy jet skis and kayaks available on site.
It is important to highlight that the lagoon, part of the Gran Humedal Norte de Ciego de Ávila Ramsar Site, is a carefully preserved area and forms part of the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago Sustainability Project, supported by the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Development Programme.
If you want to spend a day of tranquility and peace in direct contact with nature, there is no better place to visit than La Redonda Lagoon—a place you will surely want to return to again and again.
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