Cuban tourism activities sums offers beyond its terrestrial limits, by benefiting from the unique attractions of the diverse islets that complete the archipelago.

Santa Maria Key excels in that modality, near the Cuban province of Villa Clara and turned into a site that attracts thousands of travelers every year.

With an 18-square-kilometer extension and at least 10 kilometers of beaches, it raises as a strong option in Cuban tourism agenda due to the simplicity of access it possess, through a sea-based road called causeway.

Indeed, beaches with suggestive names such as Perla Blanca, Las Caletas, Cañón and Cuatro Puntas are available for vacationers, complemented by an environment that invites you to enjoy a refreshing swim.

A 48 kilometers long road over the sea liaises the largest island in the Cuban archipelago and Santa Maria, as well as other territories called Las Brujas, Ensenachos, Cobos, Majá, Fragoso, Francés, Las Picuás and Español de Adentro, among others.

Also supplemented by a system of channels it becomes a true aquatic labyrinth between the keys, while offering a huge potential for tourism programs for contemplation and boating activities.

Nature itself created the conditions for leisure, including a coral reef that mitigate the beaches force winds and also prevent surges.

Santa Maria Key was declared by the United Nations Conference Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a Biosphere Reserve.

The fauna includes 10 species in the list of endemic groups in the country, along with colonies of flamingos, gulls, cormorants, lizards, iguanas and mollusks.

The diversity of wildlife on this island is complemented by exuberant tropical flora that includes 248 species, of which 91 are medicinal, 72 timber, 41 honey-producers and 40 ornamental.

Rich vestiges of pre-Columbian cultures are also located in this environment in caves near the beaches, along beautiful underwater seascapes.

For resting, hotel facilities with four and five star categories offer excel in Santa Maria Key, a location that became a booming tourist destination.

The design and construction of all facilities they have continued rigorous planning guidelines to minimize impacts in the natural environment and integrate the landscape in the best way possible.

The recreational activities for vacationers include all kinds of water sports, plus tennis, golf, hiking, biking and horseback riding, complemented with excursions to nearby destinations.