{"id":13864,"date":"2023-05-22T13:49:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T13:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/?p=13864"},"modified":"2024-01-18T15:19:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T15:19:44","slug":"el-yunque-national-park-cuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/en\/el-yunque-national-park-cuba\/","title":{"rendered":"El Yunque National Park, near Baracoa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The enigmatic anvil shape of El Yunque is said to have fascinated Christopher Columbus himself!<\/em> <em>Classified as a national park, El Yunque beckons visitors to discover the incredible diversity of Cuban fauna and flora. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>So lace up your hiking shoes and prepare to be enchanted by the breathtaking landscapes of this lush paradise!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group encadre\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Planning Your Trip to Cuba \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mks_separator\" style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2708\ufe0f Flights: <\/strong>To find the best deals on flights, Captain Ulysses highly recommends using <a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/c\/2302406\/1027991\/13416?associateid=AFF_TRA_19354_00001&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skyscanner<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/jWYanv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Omio<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfa Visa:<\/strong> Before you depart, be sure to apply for your tourist card (which is your visa for Cuba). You can easily order your tourist card online through <a href=\"https:\/\/ivisa.sjv.io\/QyjbJz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CubaVisa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f Accommodations:<\/strong> To book your accommodations in Cuba, the Captain recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9089590-14580829?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FHotel-Search%3F%3Done-key-onboarding-dialog%26adults%3D2%26d1%3D2023-05-18%26d2%3D2023-05-19%26destination%3DBaracoa%252C%2520Province%2520of%2520Guant%25C3%25A1namo%252C%2520Cuba%26endDate%3D2023-05-19%26regionId%3D508%26semdtl%3D%26sort%3DRECOMMENDED%26startDate%3D2023-05-18%26theme%3D%26useRewards%3Dfalse%26userIntent%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia<\/a>. In Baracoa, the Captain especially recommends 3 casas particulares\/B&amp;Bs with very good value for money (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9089590-11552045?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FBaracoa-Hotels-Casa-Lester.h28950537.Hotel-Information%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Casa Lester<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-9089590-11552045?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FBaracoa-Hotels-Casa-Las-Palmeras-Baracoa.h29294130.Hotel-Information%3F%3Done-key-onboarding-dialog%26chkin%3D2023-05-18%26chkout%3D2023-05-19%26destType%3DMARKET%26destination%3DBaracoa%252C%2520Province%2520of%2520Guant%25C3%25A1namo%252C%2520Cuba%26latLong%3D20.347787%252C-74.496865%26pwa_ts%3D1683209185337%26referrerUrl%3DaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZXhwZWRpYS5jb20vSG90ZWwtU2VhcmNo%26regionId%3D508%26rfrr%3DHSR%26rm1%3Da2%26selectedRatePlan%3D254071636%26selectedRoomType%3D215117925%26sort%3DREVIEW_RELEVANT%26top_cur%3DUSD%26top_dp%3D30%26useRewards%3Dfalse%26userIntent%3D%26x_pwa%3D1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Casa Las Palmeras<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-9089590-11552045?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2FBaracoa-Hotels-Hostal-Rubio.h33689941.Hotel-Information%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hostal Rubio<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcf8 Activities:<\/strong> To book your activities, the Captain highly recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/baracoa\/?aid=9013&amp;cmp=baracoa_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Civitatis<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style='text-align:center;'><script>function loadScript(url, callback){var script=document.createElement('script'); script.type='text\/javascript'; if (script.readyState){script.onreadystatechange=function(){if (script.readyState=='loaded' || script.readyState=='complete'){script.onreadystatechange=null; callback();}};}else{script.onload=function(){callback();};}script.src=url; document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(script);}loadScript('https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/f\/js\/vendor\/iframeResizer.min.js', function(){iFrameResize({checkOrigin:false,initCallback:function(iframe){setTimeout(function(){var resizeEvent = window.document.createEvent('UIEvents'); resizeEvent.initUIEvent('resize', true, false, window, 0); iframe.dispatchEvent(resizeEvent);});}})})<\/script><iframe class='civitatis-iframe' src='https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/widget-activities\/?affiliated=9013&#038;display=aside&#038;cant=3&#038;lang=en&#038;currency=USD&#038;country=62&#038;transfer=0&#038;cmp=Widget_Cuba_EN&#038;width=100%&#038;hideButton=0&#038;centerContent=1&#038;typeSelection=all&#038;color=098da3&#038;typography=Montserrat&#038;removeBackground=1&#038;showShadow=1&#038;roundedButtons=1' width='100%'  frameborder='0' data-maxwidth='100%' style='max-width: 100%' ><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">El Yunque in a Nutshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated a short distance from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/en\/baracoa-cuba\/\">Baracoa<\/a> (a highly recommended base for exploring the region), El Yunque can be found in the province of Guantanamo, at the westernmost part of Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standing at an elevation of 575 meters \/ 1,886 ft above sea level, El Yunque, meaning &#8220;the anvil&#8221; in Spanish, caught Columbus&#8217;s attention, leading him to describe it as &#8220;a high, square mountain resembling an island.&#8221; Nestled between the Duaba and Toa rivers, El Yunque is actually a &#8220;mesa,&#8221; a mountain with a plateau formed by erosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The region&#8217;s tropical climate, characterized by abundant rainfall, nurtures a vibrant ecosystem. You&#8217;ll encounter numerous endemic species, including the famous tocororo, Cuba&#8217;s national bird, the zunzuncito (bee hummingbird), and polymitas, small colorful snails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you explore, you might even come across Ta\u00edno remains, representing the indigenous community that inhabited Cuba before the arrival of the Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769\" class=\"wp-image-13866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2-600x451.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2-800x601.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2-141x106.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cuba-El-Yunque-1024x769-2-247x186.jpeg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to El Yunque<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excursions to El Yunque<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach El Yunque, head about 10 kilometers \/ 6 miles west of Baracoa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cubatur offers a daily excursion. Please note that a minimum of 4 participants is required for the excursion to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure your visit to El Yunque, you can also book your excursion online in advance, albeit at a slightly higher cost. <br><strong>\ud83d\udc49 More information: <mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/baracoa\/el-yunque-trip\/?aid=9013&amp;cmp=yunque_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">El Yunque Day Trip<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to El Yunque on Your Own<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can rent a taxi for the day, which would cost approximately 20 CUC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the more adventurous, you can embark on the journey by bicycle-taxi until reaching the intersection of the Moa road and the road to El Yunque. The bicycle-taxi cannot continue further, and you&#8217;ll need to cover the remaining 4 kilometers \/ 2.5 miles on foot. The walk is pleasant and offers splendid views of El Yunque.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entrance Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As El Yunque is a national park, you&#8217;ll need to pay an entrance fee (8 CUC to access the waterfall, 13 CUC for the ascent of El Yunque) and must be accompanied by a guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1.jpeg\" alt=\"El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769\" class=\"wp-image-13872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1-600x451.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1-800x601.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1-141x106.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-National-Park-1024x769-1-247x186.jpeg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ascending El Yunque<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A 4-kilometer\/2.5-mile trail leads to the summit of El Yunque (8 kilometers \/ 5 miles round trip). It takes approximately two hours to reach the top and one hour to descend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hike commences with crossing a ford over the Duaba River. Some sections can be challenging, particularly in hot weather, but the ascent is manageable even for less experienced hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local guides possess an intimate knowledge of the region and will tell you all about the birds, insects, and endemic plants inhabiting the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the summit, the panoramic view of Baracoa, the Toa River delta, and the distant sea is truly magnificent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the return journey, a refreshing break by the river is a welcomed respite! You can also extend the hike to include a visit to the waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1.jpeg\" alt=\"El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769\" class=\"wp-image-13870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1-600x451.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1-800x601.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1-141x106.jpeg 141w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1-380x285.jpeg 380w, https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/El-Yunque-Cuba-1024x769-1-247x186.jpeg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before embarking on the ascent of El Yunque, ensure you bring a minimum of 2 liters of water per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a brief break at the summit and a refreshing swim in the river, the hike can easily span 4 to 5 hours, and there are no opportunities to purchase food along the way (except for a small shop at the &#8220;campismo,&#8221; at the base of El Yunque). Therefore, it&#8217;s helpful to pack some snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, don&#8217;t forget to bring your swimsuit! Taking a revitalizing dip in the Duaba River at the end of the hike is an absolute delight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Excursions around Baracoa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If El Yunque leaves you longing for more outdoor adventures and you wish to explore additional hiking trails near Baracoa. Here are more options the explore Baracoa&#8217;s lush surroundings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alejandro de Humboldt National Park: <\/strong>the Captain&#8217;s article | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/baracoa\/alejandro-humbolt-national-park-trip\/?aid=9013&amp;cmp=yunque_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">book your day trip<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boca de Yumur\u00ed:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulysses.travel\/en\/boca-de-yumuri-and-yumuri-canyon\/\">the Captain&#8217;s article<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/baracoa\/yumuri-canyon-tour\/?aid=9013&amp;cmp=yunque_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">book your day trip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style='text-align:center;'><script>function loadScript(url, callback){var script=document.createElement('script'); 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