Cayo Levisa

Pinar del Rio - Pinar del Rio City

About 20 km from the Viñales Valley, off the northwest coast of Cuba, lies a cluster of tiny islands enveloped by thick jungles of tropical mangrove and bordered by fabulous white beaches and many spots to practice scuba diving and snorkeling. The most idyllic amongst these is Cayo Levisa. Travelers arrive here after a 30-minute boat trip from Palma Rubia.

3 km of excellent beaches and 23 diving sites turn Cayo Levisa into an excellent destination for diving enthusiasts, who can enjoy crystal-clear waters and one of the world's largest coral reefs.

The coral reef is inhabited by 500 species of fish, 200 species of sponges and large populations of mollusks, crustaceans and other marine animals.
Many kinds of corals, gorgonias, sea fans, and several species of fish, including stone bass and red snapper, as well as crustaceans like lobsters, also live in the region.
A particular attraction in the area is the existence of trigonias, which are considered the oldest living fossils in Cuba.

Diving is the main option among vacationers who stay on Cayo Levisa, where expert divers bearing international certificates on Reef Monitoring guarantee the safety of diving enthusiasts. In addition, the islet hosts several international courses for expert divers from all over the world, thus contributing to promoting the region's attractions for the tourism industry.

The stay on Cayo Levisa can be combined with tours of places of tourist interest in Pinar del Río, including the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, Sierra del Rosario and the Viñales Valley.