Baconao National Natural Park is perhaps the most unusual place in all of Cuba and the most original amusement park in the country. Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the 50 kilometre-long park stretches between the Caribbean Sea and the Sierra Maestra Mountains. and the Sierra Maestra Mountains. It is just 20 kilometres from the city of Santiago de Cuba.
The park is world famous, above all for its Prehistoric Valley, the Sculpture Meadow and the Baconao Lagoon. Covering more than 11 hectares, there are more than 200 prehistoric animals from the Stone Age. Among them are dinosaurs, mammoths, people from ancient tribes. All sculptures are made in full size.
A lot of interesting things can be learnt by visiting the Prehistoric Valley, that's why everyone is recommended to take a guide, who will tell a lot of entertaining facts about the life of the ancients. And do not forget about sun protection, because in the valley there's no shade at all. It is necessary to have a hat and a supply of water. In addition to seeing the exhibits in nature, you can learn about the history of human evolution by visiting a museum natural history museum.
