| If you're thinking about a water-based adventure | | | | is protected well from the rough seas surrounding it. |
| vacation in Cuba, you're not alone! | | | | Also the water temperature tends to be warmer |
| As Cuba lies on a large coral reef, it's one of the best | | | | here than anywhere else in Cuba. To reach Cayo |
| places to try scuba diving! The archipelago draws | | | | Largo you'll need to book a short flight out from |
| thousands of scuba divers every year, and is well | | | | Havana - but it's definitely worth the effort! |
| known for mild tides and no strong currents. | | | | Cienfuegos - There are over 28 dive sites located in |
| And because Cuba enjoys a warm annual | | | | the area. The waters around here are crystal clear, |
| temperature above 73 Fahrenheit, it makes the | | | | and contain some of the most spectacular coral |
| waters around the island ideal not only for surface | | | | formations in Cuba. Check out the Faro de Luna |
| snorkelers, but also for challenge-oriented scuba | | | | Diving Center - it's the place to dive with shipwrecks |
| divers! | | | | and beautiful coral formations. |
| Here's our TOP 5 list of scuba diving locations in Cuba: | | | | Maria la Gorda - As a world biosphere preserve, |
| Cayo Levisa - Close to Havana, you'll find this | | | | located within the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, there |
| beautiful offshore key on Cuba's northwest shore. | | | | are excellent dive zones with black coral walls and |
| Below the surface you'll find old wrecks, stunning | | | | 18th century wrecks. There are almost no currents |
| coral, and tropical fish. Visibility is usually very good at | | | | to worry about, and the drive only takes about 4 |
| about 30 meters. | | | | hours from Havana. |
| Playa Giron - This is one of the best places to dive | | | | There are more than 500 dive sites in Cuba, and the |
| for beginners and experts. It's about 2 hours from | | | | underwater scenery is spectacular. And with |
| Varadero and offers excellent shelf diving and deep | | | | internationally recognized dive courses available |
| cave excursions. All dive locations are very close to | | | | throughout the Island - it's no wonder that divers |
| the shore, making it a great place for novice divers. | | | | from all over the world arrive here each year. |
| Cayo Largo - This barrier reef is 2 miles offshore and | | | | |