Established in 1974, the Varahicacos Ecological Reserve is three square km of protected land located on the northeastern end of the Hicacos Peninsula. Hikers will find short trails through the forests and can see the Patriarca, which is a giant cactus that is more than 500 years old. There is also a large cave filled with ancient pictographs (Cueva de Ambrosio). The area is known as a place to view flora and fauna up close. There is also aboriginal history there.

Varahicacos Ecological Reserve, Punta Hicacos, Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba, Phone: 53-45-66-80-18

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