Cayo Las Brujas, Cuba

A 48-km-long causeway on the sea connects the largest island of the Cuban archipelago with Santa María, Las Brujas, Ensenachos, Cobos, Majá, Fragoso, Francés, Las Picúas and Español de Adentro, among other keys.

Endemic tropical nature close to the Bahamas Channel, Cayo Las Brujas owns wonderful coral reefs, perfect place for scuba diving and wind surfing. Kilometers of coral reefs with a large submarine fauna, it's the world second widest after the Australian reefs.

There are unique conditions for the keys to be a safe haven for local flora and fauna, including such exclusive species as the rat hutia, in addition to other endemic species such as lizards, mollusks and the so-called shrike bird.

Animal diversity is complemented by the region's exuberant flora, made up of 248 species, including 91 medicinal, 72 timber, 41 resin-producing and 40 ornamental species, along beautiful underwater seascapes. ,

A system of channels becomes a true aquatic labyrinth between the keys, while offering a huge potential for bird-watching programs and nautical activities.

Another singularity of the region is the San Pascual boat, which ran aground near Cayo Francés almost 70 years ago, and has become a naval rarity, since it was made of reinforced concrete in San Francisco, California, in 1920.

Also known by the local people as El Pontón, many consider the ship another islet. It offers vacationers the amenities of its 10 cabins and an enviable location to enjoy the region's many attractions. The only access to this unique hotel with is 5 miles of shore Cayo Las Brujas is by boat.