The pool
Clear blue water.
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Cueva de Saturno, Saturn Cave, is a cenote cave near the resort of Varadero in Matanzas province on Cuba's north coast, about 15 km from the city of Matanzas in a straight line. The cave has a large opening that drops to a pool of clear water, with smaller caverns branching off it. Stalactites and stalagmites hang from the rock, and blind cave fish and cave shrimp live in the water. A stone stairway leads down through the trees into the cave, where a clear blue pool lies under the rock, lit by light from the opening. Visitors swim in it, and the cenote is also popular with scuba divers. Bring swimwear and a towel. The water is deep, so swim with care. The cave is on the road between Matanzas and Varadero, so it pairs easily with a day at the beach. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Cuba because of fuel, power and water shortages, so read the current advice before you plan.
Clear blue water.
Hanging from the roof.
Down through the trees.
Near Varadero, Matanzas province, Cuba
Yes, with care.
Swimwear and a towel.