Playa Las Coloradas, Cuba
Visit the famous Playa Las Coloradas and discover the relevance of the place for the Disembark of the Granma in Cuba.
Playa Las Coloradas
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Located in the southeast coast of Cuba, the Playa Las Coloradas is a special place marked by both nature and history. Located in the province of Niquero, this was the chosen beach for the Disembark of the Granma in 1956.
The Portada de la Libertad is a monument erected in the spot where December 2nd disembarked the rebels to start the armed struggle. There, can be seen a real scale replica of the Granma Yacht where they sailed to this beautiful beach.
As the beach is inside the Desembarco del Granma National Park, it is surrounded by lush vegetation, being a great part of it Red Mangrove. Due to the coloring of the lagoons and presence of this tree, this beach is known as Las Coloradas (The Red-colored).
There is a spa formed by 27 huts, computers room, restaurant and a list of to-do activities you’ll be able to choose while in there, and where you’ll enjoy of the warm and crystalline Tropical waters of this Caribbean beach.
Next to there, you’ll be able to contemplate the gorgeous cliffs part of the national park, and the Guafe Archeological Trail, famous for its ceremonial and funerary caves.
More information:
Location:
18 Km al sur de Niquero, Granma. Cuba.
Interactive map:
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What to see:
- Bayamo
- Céspedes Park
- San Salvador Major Parish Church
- Paseo Bayamés Promenade
- Ventana de Luz Vázquez Window
- Casa de Estrada Palma House
- San Juan Evangelista Tower
- Cupaynicú Botanic Garden
- Dos Ríos
- Sierra Maestra Range Great National Park
- Comandancia General de La Plata High Command
- Santo Domingo
- Manzanillo
- Céspedes Park
- Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción Church
- Manzanillo Theater
- Niquero
- Alegría del Pío
- Desembarco del Granma National Park
- Cabo Cruz
- El Guafe Natural Archaeological Trail
- Pilón
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