Varadero - Parque Natural Punta Hicacos (Parque Natural de Varaderos)

The Parque Natural Punta Hicacos, also commonly referred to as Parque Natural de Varaderos is located at the far end of the Hicacos Peninsula at Varadero. This protected area is a nature reserve with a nice sand beach, a variety of plant species, a lagoon once used to mine salt, and caves. The two caves, Cueva de Ambrosio and Cueva de Musulmanes contain some unique finds, including rock paintings and aboriginal fossils. Off shore from the Parque Natural Punta Hicacos are over 20 popular scuba diving sites.