Place to visit
Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan, Cuba: what it is and when to go
Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan is a protected area in Cuba. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 40. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Cuba
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- SNU Santa Clara, 59 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos
- Coordinates
- 21.99463, -80.13188
What it is and where
Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan is a protected area in Cuba.
Its coordinates are 21.99463, -80.13188; the nearest main airport is Abel Santamaria International Airport (SNU, Santa Clara), 59 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cuba (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Cuba. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan is December to April.
- JanBest time10:48
- FebBest time11:16
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayPossible13:03
- JunPossible13:20
- JulPossible13:13
- AugBetter not12:45
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctBetter not11:29
- NovPossible10:56
- DecBest time10:40
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 40. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | December to April | May to July and November |
| Wildlife | December to April | May to July and November |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Cuba in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cuba
To enter Cuba there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cuba checklist. Currency: Cuban peso (CUP); in practice you get by with euros or dollars in cash; plugs: Type A, B, C and F · 110 V and 220 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 106 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pico San JuanMountain in Cuba1.9 km
- Topes de CollantesProtected area and village in Cuba15 km
- Bodega El ChorritoWinery16 km
- Vegas GrandesWinery17 km
- Río Yaguanabo LighthouseLighthouse in Cuba17 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cuba guide.
More in Cuba: Nature
- Guantánamo Bay: bay located in Guantánamo Province
- Bay of Pigs: bay on the island of Cuba
- Alejandro de Humboldt National Park: national park in Cuba
- Desembarco del Granma National Park: national park
- Pico Turquino
- Gulf of Batabanó: Cuban strait
Every Cuba place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan?
It is a protected area in Cuba.
When is the best time to visit Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan?
December to April. In June there are 13 h 20 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 40.
How do you get to Reserva Ecológica Pico San Juan?
The nearest main airport is Abel Santamaria International Airport (SNU), 59 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cuba is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cuba map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pico San Juan, Topes de Collantes, Bodega El Chorrito. The rest is in the Cuba guide.
Keep reading
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