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📍  Alexander von Humboldt National Park

✈️  Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA)

🚗  50.0 KM

⏱️  2 hours, 8 minutes

Alexander von Humboldt National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in eastern Cuba, is a remote and ecologically diverse destination, highly recommended to explore with a local guide due to its challenging terrain, conservation regulations, and difficulty of access; solo visits for deeper exploration are generally not advised. Accessibility often requires organized transport or 4x4 vehicles, and visitors should come prepared with sturdy hiking shoes, insect repellent, sun protection, and plenty of water. The park is best visited during the dry season (December-May), as the hurricane season (June-November) can bring heavy rains, making trails impassable and potentially leading to closures. A typical visit duration ranges from a half-day to a full day for specific trails, with costs being moderate to high depending on guided tour inclusions and transport arrangements to this unique natural sanctuary.