A protected reef thick with sharks.
The dive
One of the Caribbean's last pristine reefs — decades of protection mean dense shark populations and grouper the size of doors, on coral that looks like the 1950s.
When to go
The dry season (November–April) is calmest; the no-take park's sharks and goliath grouper are reliable year-round.
Readiness
Advanced-level site — suits Advanced Open Water divers and up. Typical requirements:
Not sure you're ready? Read our readiness guide or check yourself in the planner.
Logistics
| Getting there | International flight + transfer + long boat. Fly to Havana (HAV), transfer to Júcaro, then a long boat to the liveaboard in the marine park. |
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| Where to stay | Liveaboard / floating hotel. Liveaboard or the floating hotel — access to this protected park is strictly limited. |
| Operator to look for | Reviewed permitted operators in Cuba's flagship no-take reserve. |
Sources
Links checked 29 September 2026. They cover the site's location, protection status and background. Costs, difficulty and season windows are ScubaRogue's editorial estimates, so confirm them with your operator before you book. How we research
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