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Avalon Wild Life

Natural Conservation & Protected Marine Parks.

NATURE PRIVILEGES

JARDINES DE LA REINA Wildlife Refuge: A hidden treasure in central Cuba’s southern coast.

NATURAL CONSERVATION

Tropical rain forest & Fauna protection.

ECOTOURISM

AVALON WILD LIFE ECOTOURISM IN CUBA

Cuba supports a range of rich ecosystems, some islands and archipielagos remain largely unspoiled and waiting to be discovered, explored and protected.
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, a well preserved tropical ecosystem, home of a wide biodiversity. Many areas in this fascinating country are popular ecotourism destinations, offering a unique range of cultural experiences, eco-friendly accommodations, adventure opportunities, and community based tours. The region's abundance of flora and fauna, as well as the diverse landscapes including tropical rain forests and protected marine parks, provide unique wildlife encounters, and great opportunities for learning about and experiencing examples of effective parks and protected areas management practices.

perrito de costa

Daydreaming of Cuba typically leads to images of being enveloped in crystalline, azure waters, surrounded by blue skies, lush green forests, and a symphony of mingling accents, animal chatter, and island rhythms. Cuba supports a range of rich ecosystems, some islands and archipelagos remain largely unspoiled and waiting to be discovered, explored and protected.
Cuba has no real winter period, and the sun shines here throughout the year. With over 12 hours of sunshine a day, the sun rises at about 6 am and sets at about 6 pm consistently throughout the year.
There is no question at all that, in relation to the number of species and species only found in the country (endemic species), Cuba is the single most important island in the New World,

comprises more than one-third of the land area in the Caribbean, boasts nearly four times as many plant species as Jamaica and almost 12 times as many as Puerto Rico. Recent biological surveys show that 40 percent of species of macro-fauna (animals, including insects, reptiles, and amphibians, visible to the naked eye) that they encountered are endemic species. More than 50% of the most important ecosystems and 55 % of the endemic species of Caribbean islands are found in Cuba. Cuban marine and coastal ecosystems are particularly outstanding – more than 95 % of its shelf is fringed by coral reefs, sea grass beds cover half of the Cuban shelf and mangroves represent one fifth of Cuban forests.

Environmental Protection

Learn more about the conservation efforts in Cuba

Go to BlueSanctuary.org

Accommodations

Jardines Avalon F 1

Jardines Avalon F I - Jardines de la Reina

Jardines Avalon F I has great accommodations for up to 18 guests in 8 Staterooms: two Staterooms back from the main salon, four...

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Jardines Avalon F 2

Jardines Avalon F II - Jardines de la Reina

Jardines Avalon F II has 10 deluxe comfortable state rooms with air conditioning and individual thermostats. All cabins have private...

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Jardines Avalon I - Jardines de la Reina

The Jardines Avalon I is a very spacious 110 foot live aboard yacht. It has exceptional cruising capabilities allowing you to...

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Jardines Avalon 2

Jardines Avalon II - Jardines de la Reina

Jardines Avalon II is a 136' long and 25' wide professional steel yacht, like all Avalon Fleet's yacht, it was...

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Jardines Avalon 3

Jardines Avalon III - Jardines de la Reina

The 160 foot Jardines Avalon III is a luxury motor yacht with 15 staterooms, including 4 suites with balcony. All cabins have...

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Jardines Avalon IV - Jardines de la Reina

This amazing 180 foot vessel will be permanently moored in Jardines de la Reina and will feature 20 staterooms, a spacious lounge, a...

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Marine Parks - Cuba

Some of the protected areas you will have the opportunity to discover in Jardines de la Reina.
The Cuban government has created several agencies to protect the environment. Among them are the National Parks Service, the National Commission of Environmental Protection and Rational Use of Natural Resources (1977), the National Environmental Education Program, the Academy of Sciences of Cuba, and the National Commission for the Protection of the Environment and for Conservation of Natural Resources. As of 2000, Cuba's most pressing environmental problems were deforestation and the preservation of its wildlife. The government has sponsored a successful reforestation program aimed to replacing forests that had gradually decreased to a total of 17% of the land area by the mid-1990s.
Endangered species in Cuba include the Cuban solenodon, four species of tree rats( jutías), two species of crocodile (American and Cuban rombifer ), and the Cuban tree boa. In 2001, 9 out of 31 mammal species were considered threatened.


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