Embalse Hanabanilla, Cuba

Hike and fish in the Embalse Hanabanilla, one of nature’s beauties in Villa Clara, Cuba

Embalse Hanabanilla, Cuba
© Wilder Méndez

The Embalse Hanabanilla (Hanabanilla Resorvoir) is located in the Manicaragua municipality in Villa Clara, Cuba. It is the perfect place to visit for those who love outdoor activities, such as hiking and fishing. This picturesque enclave, surrounded by peaceful farms and green pastures, is just 30 minutes away from Santa Clara. It is the largest artificial lake on the island.

The reservoir’s name translates to “small golden basket”, which gives visitors an idea about the undeniable beauty of the area. Besides hiking and fishing, the reservoir is famous for the great concentration of largemouth bass that makes their way to the site every year. There is even a tournament to catch the bass that swims in the reservoir. The Embalse Hanabanilla is also home to the largest hydroelectric plant in the country.

The reservoir offers hikers several routes scattered throughout the area. Discover amazing viewpoints, eat Creole food at one of the reservoir’s small rural restaurants, or take a swim in the beautiful Arroyo Trinitario waterfall.

If you’re planning to spend more than a day at the reservoir, stay at the Hotel Hanabanilla, which is right on the shore of the reservoir itself.

You can catch a taxi or a bus to the location of Santa Clara.

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Location:

80 kilómetros al sur de Santa Clara, Villa Clara, Cuba.

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