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Adventures in the Depths

By: Benigno Pérez & Aleida Marín | Photos: Publicitur
 

The calm and transparent sea with their cool waters under the surface and excellent visibility give scuba divers and snorkelers the chance to enjoy 850 km of coral reefs located around Cuba.

Imagine a great silence in the big blue. The sun penetrating the ocean abyss. Those are some of the features calling visitors to the Cuban waters and their depths.

Floating Over an Enchanted World

The largest island in the Caribbean has a broad underwater shelf relatively near the surface with about 70,000 km² of area. It includes two minor islands and over 4,000 islets. It contains an absolutely captivating underwater realm.

Its warm and clean waters have an average temperature between 25° and 28°. There are no strong marine currents in the area and the water is so clear that you can see for 100 feet. Everything is set for you to appreciate the 850 km of coral reefs around the island, considered to be among the most beautiful on the planet. The highlight is the Jardines del Rey area with 450 km of coral reef, one of the largest formations in the world. These coral gardens are full of caves, meadows of gorgonians and sponges, underwater escarpments, narrow channels, tunnels, fish of many sizes and colors, as well as

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