Guanahacabibes Peninsula
peninsula in Cuba
Guanahacabibes Peninsula is the westernmost point on the island of Cuba. It is in the Pinar del Río Province, in the municipality of Sandino and is sparsely populated. The waters surrounding the peninsula are important lobster and red snapper fishing grounds. It also boasts the category of Biosphere Reserve, listed by UNESCO in 1987. Its western extremity, Cape San Antonio (Spanish: Cabo San Antonio), is the westernmost point of Cuba.
Guanahacabibes | |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
Location | Cuba |
Nearest city | Sandino |
Coordinates | 21°52′44″N 84°49′23″W / 21.87889°N 84.82306°W |
Area | 398.26 km2 (153.77 sq mi)[1] |
Established | 1987 (Biosphere Reserve) |
References
change- ↑ National Protected Areas System of Cuba. "Protected Areas". Archived from the original on 2007-08-10. Retrieved 2007-10-10.