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Bay of Pigs
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Bay of Pigs
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This bay, named after a species of fish rather than the mammal, is world-famous for being the site of the 1961 attempted landing by Cuban opponents of Castro’s regime. A museum at Playa Girón commemorates the events.
Overview of the Bay of Pigs
This bay, named after a species of fish rather than the mammal, is world-famous for being the site of the 1961 attempted landing by Cuban opponents of Castro’s regime. A museum at Playa Girón commemorates the events.
For another experience, you can also go diving and observe the local wildlife near Cienaga de Zapata National Park.
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