Saturn Cave...how marvelous!!!
Saturno Cave is a pit formed by the collapse of bedrock, exposing groundwater, it is a natural freshwater pool. It is located on the road leading to the Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport, in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, making it very easy to get there.
As much as I searched for information I could not find out how this site was discovered. I could only know that it was found in the decade of the 30's of the last century, I imagine that like almost all the beautiful places...by pure chance.
A cafeteria and a place where we can read some information and pay the entrance fee, are at the beginning of the tour.
Going down a staircase with handrails, which facilitates access, we can reach the place. The route is short...although you have to go down a few steps. The nature that surrounds the path is abundant and the silence is only broken by the chirping of birds.
From the moment we see the cavern, we are amazed. It is a cavity of approximately 18 meters wide and 80 meters long. Abundant stalagmites and stalactites can be seen throughout the space. Many stalagmites are partially or totally submerged, suggesting that this cave was not always submerged. We are fortunate that today it is and can enjoy a swim in its refreshing waters.
The water temperature here, according to the local guides, is quite cold, a little colder than what we are used to in our beaches and rivers, despite that there were several people bathing.
In some places the water depth reaches 22 meters, but they are so transparent that you can see the bottom without difficulty. Its conditions make it perfect for snorkeling.
This was our visit to this wonder of Cuban nature. We did not leave without taking a dip! Only my daughter and I, my husband was afraid of the cold water 🤣. Knowing that you are bathing in a place that could have taken hundreds of thousands of years to form, has a special meaning and deserves admiration and respect.
PS: The water was great!!
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La Cueva del Saturno es una fosa formada por el derrumbe del lecho rocoso, dejando al descubierto las aguas subterráneas, es una piscina natural de agua dulce. Se encuentra en la carretera que conduce al Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Gualberto Gómez, en la provincia de Matanzas, Cuba, por lo que es muy fácil llegar a ella.
Por más que busqué información no pude averiguar como se descubrió este sitio. Solo pude saber que se encontró en la década de los 30 del siglo pasado, imagino que como casi todos los lugares bonitos...por pura casualidad.
Una cafetería y un lugar donde podemos leer cierta información y pagar la entrada, se encuentran en el inicio del recorrido.
Bajando una escalera con barandas, facilita es acceso, podemos llegar al lugar. El recorrido es corto...aunque hay que bajar unos cuantos escalones. La naturaleza que rodea el camino es abundante y el silencio solo lo rompe el trinar de las aves.
Desde que se divisa la caverna el asombro nos invade. Es una cavidad de aproximadamente 18 metros de ancho y 80 de largo. Abundantes estalagmitas y estalactitas pueden apreciarse en todo el espacio. Muchas estalagmitas están sumergidas de forma parcial o total, lo que sugiere que no siempre está cueva estuvo sumergida. Somos afortunados de que hoy lo esté y poder disfrutar de un baño es sus refrescantes aguas.
La temperatura de las aguas aquí, según los guías del lugar, es bastante fría, un poco más de lo que estamos acostumbrados en nuestras playas y ríos, a pesar de eso habían varias personas bañándose.
En algunos lugares la profundidad del agua alcanza los 22 metros, pero son tan transparentes que se puede apreciar el fondo sin dificultad. Sus condiciones la hacen perfecta para el buceo con snorkel.
Esta fue nuestra visita a esta maravilla de la naturaleza cubana. No nos fuimos sin darnos un chapuzón!! Solo mi hija y yo, mi esposo le cogió miedo al agua fría 🤣. Saber que te estás bañando en un lugar que pudo haber tardado cientos de miles de años en formarse, tiene un significado especial y merece admiración y respeto.
PD: El agua estaba estupenda!!!
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Beautiful nature. The crystal-clear water would invite us to take a dip. I hope you enjoyed your day in the place. 🫶
Thank you, it was a day full of enjoyment. That nature pleases all the senses. 💚
Just seeing that beautiful clear water one can feel the freshness! cool in every sense of the word hahaha
It is a majestic place. You can feel the power of nature in every millimeter. The sensations you get when you are there are unique.
Que preciosa cuerva! No he estado nunca ahí, es impresionante y realmente invita a un baño en sus frías aguas, pero en mi caso solo me mojaría la punta de los pies🤣 lindo domingo amiga🤗🤗
Es un hermoso lugar, muy fácil de llegar, no pierdas la oportunidad de visitarlo en cuanto puedas. El agua es un "poquito" fría 😜, pero está riquísima!!
Never have I tried going into the cave but it looks pretty fun and a great experience for you @mdrguez
I love caves. I have posted others that I have visited, some with water and some without. They are places that show us in a peculiar way the power of nature.
This is truly a natural sight. A magnificent place to admire what our Earth offers us and to remind ourselves not to ruin its beauty
It is as you say, every day we have to become more aware of the need to take care of the natural beauties that our planet has to offer us.
What a fantastic encounter! Despite the cold, it must have been incredible to swim in such pure, deep seas. Even though your spouse opted to remain averse, it's fantastic that you and your daughter made the bold decision! It is very amazing how much you appreciate the natural wonder and its significance in history. I appreciate you sharing this wonderful journey!
Thank you very much for appreciating the beauty of the place I show and that my post serves to convey a little of the emotion that causes me to be in places like that. Thanks for your comment.
I thought it was just a cave but was surprised that there is a natural pool right there. I hope there are not bats around.
I didn't see any bats, that cave is too light for their taste, but there must be, it's part of their natural habitat.
What a beautiful place!!!
Yes, it is a very beautiful place. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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These caves are beautiful and I must say that they are also very inviting for a beautiful dive!!
People dive and snorkel, I understand that there is another cavern but it is with a specialized guide because it has other conditions, I have never visited that one. But this one is a marvel.
I'm a little scared to dive because I know you have to be quite expert
I have to go to this place and take a bath, but I have to go with you three!!! ¡Y Eduardito tiene que mojarse! 🤣