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