Cuba


Bay of Pigs

(A FIVE TRUNK location just for is piece of history)

Location

Bay of Pigs, Cuba (not the United States of America)

Grid Ref

No OS and definately no USA coverage.

Features

Swimming good but beach less so. If you go here you really only go to see the location of the ill-fated USA supported invasion

Hazards

Pleasantly pleasing that there were no bullets lying around

Date of Last Swim

January 2002

 


La Batata

(A FIVE TRUNK location partly based on its unusual and hidden location)

Location

The Lonely Planet says La Batata, a large cave containing an underground river, begins at a parking sign just up the hill from Parque La Represa. When you reach another highway, go around the right side of the concrete embankment in front of you and down the hill. Always keep straight or right after this point (avoid trails to the left). Allow an hour each way. Its possible to swim in pools in the cave.
They forgot to mention that you should turn right at the first river you come to or you will walk for hours through uninhabited jungle in the 35 degree heat.

Grid Ref

No OS and definately no USA coverage.

Features

Fabulous hidden cave setting

Hazards

Bat poo!!!!

Date of Last Swim

January 2002


Salto Del Caburni

(A FIVE TRUNK location despite the long and hot walk to get there)

Location

The pool under the Salto del Caburni (near Trinidad) and requires a 2.5km walk from Topes de Collantes

Grid Ref

No OS and definately no USA coverage.

Features

Large pool with strong currents near the actual fall, easy access and wasn’t very busy.

Hazards

No sun-bathing area, but the only real hazard is the 2.5km walk back through the jungle.

Date of Last Swim

January 2002


Playa Santa Lucia

(A FIVE TRUNK location partly based on its unusual and hidden location)

Location

Uncertain. Was definitely on the north coast. Adjacent to a Cuban Youth resort (Neil tried to get us to stay there first).

Grid Ref

No OS and definately no USA coverage.

Features

Excellent beach and swimming. Adjacent cabins. Very few tourist.

Hazards

Its hot. But less so in the water.

Date of Last Swim

January 2002