The famous Bay of Pigs (Bahia de Cochinos) is 48km south of Boca de Guama. The CIA-sponsored landing here on April 17, 1961, was defeated within 72 hours, as a museum and many monuments proclaim. In all, 200 invaders were killed, 1197 captured, and 11 hostile planes shot down. You really get the feel of reliving history by coming here, and the clear Caribbean waters washing these shores make Bay of Pigs a favorite destination for scuba divers and snorkelers. A lasting legacy of 1961 is that the entire Bay of Pigs area is strictly out of bounds to cruising yachts.
The main resort in Bay of Pigs is rather pleasant, and a huge seawall provides a protected swimming area. The rocky soils of this region are of little use for agriculture and the population is sparse. Distances are long and public transportation is poor, so unless you've rented a car, you'd better be prepared to rough it.
Playa Larga is located deep in the Bay of Pigs, nestled between the beach and the forest.
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Destination Bay of Pigs Reviews: "Small town Cuba at its best" user a CubaHotelReservation.com user, canada - date posted: Wednesday, October 07, 2009
This is as close as you will get to understanding the real Cuban, unless you go by bycycle or bus over the entire island. A small villiage is supported by the hotel. The people are what make this area special. Charming, funny, delightful, and gracious. Their homes are poor, yet clean, they have nothing to offer, but offer what they can , and if you want the real deal without the bells and whistles stay in the villiage and forget the hotel. Food in a Cuban home is amazing. Fresh coffee, eggs, cheese. The only things they don't do well are wine ! But the beer is great. Cubans are proud and are the best hosts anywhere in the world. Our house is your house they say.
Bring cooking oil and toilet paper and you will be a very special guest.
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Destination Bay of Pigs Reviews: "Small town Cuba at its best"
