Castro's Secret Reef

Overview

Cuba's isolation has inadvertently preserved a stunning underwater haven: Jardines de la Reina, or "Gardens of the Queen." Spanning approximately 140 miles along Cuba's southern coastline, this extraordinary archipelago boasts one of the world's longest barrier reef systems. Explore Fidel Castro's once-secret diving paradise, now revealed after decades of obscurity, and encounter rare marine species that thrive in this untouched ecosystem. As this Caribbean gem captivates with its beauty, urgent questions arise about the future of this pristine wilderness and the threats it faces.