Located in Zapata Peninsula, in Cuba’s Matanzas Province, Ciénaga de Zapata National Park encompasses over one million acres and is part of the biosphere preserve by the same name, the largest protected area in the entire Caribbean. It is home to 31 types of reptiles (including the famous Cuban crocodile), some 175 bird species, plus 65 others that visit the national park during their seasonal migrations.
Access to the national park is restricted, only those accompanied by local fishermen are allowed in, and despite the vastness of the area, fishing is limited to just 10 anglers per day on the flats of Las Salinas, and only 4 anglers in Hatiguanico River, to ensure the sustainability of the fisheries and a memorable angling experience for visitors.