The Puerto Esperanza Nautical Center is the latest addition to Cuba’s tourism portfolio in the western province of Pinar del Río, blending adventure, sun-and-sand attractions, and rich natural heritage.
Located approximately 25 kilometers from the famous Viñales Valley, this investment within a designated managed resource protected area aims to integrate with Vueltabajo's premier tourist destination, which has historically welcomed hundreds of thousands of visitors during peak seasons, as reported by the newspaper Granma.
Alexander Martínez, director of the Pinar del Río branch of the Marlin Marinas and Nautical Company (Empresa Marinas y Náuticas Marlin), explained to the newspaper that the project was conceived during the FITCuba 2025 International Tourism Fair. The initiative is a joint venture between Marlin and a foreign partner.
Situated in the northern coastal community of the same name, within Pinar del Río and the Los Colorados archipelago, the Puerto Esperanza Nautical Center will feature a dedicated swimming area, jet ski rentals, single and double kayaks, and banana boat rides, complemented by bar and dining services.
The centerpiece of the project, Martínez noted, will be boat excursions to four nearby cays, where visitors can immerse themselves in a virtually untouched and stunningly beautiful ecosystem. The tourism product was developed in coordination with the Ministry of Science, Technology, and the Environment (CITMA) and the Hermanos Saíz Montes de Oca University to ensure the sustainable use of local natural resources.
"The goal is to leverage the area's tourism potential while prioritizing environmental respect and protection," he stated.
Beyond their pristine beaches, the cays of the Los Colorados archipelago host more than 170 bird species, 35 coral species, and critical spawning and aggregation sites for numerous fish species. Facilitated by marine currents, the area also supplies larvae to the Sabana-Camagüey archipelago, the Bahamas Banks, and Florida.
Currently in the advanced stages of construction, this new tourism experience is expected to launch in the coming weeks.
(Taken from Prensa Latina)
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