Guanahacabibes Peninsula
| Guanahacabibes | |
|---|---|
Location of Guanahacabibes in Cuba | |
| Location | Cuba |
| Nearest city | Sandino |
| Coordinates | 21°52′44″N 84°49′23″W / 21.87889°N 84.82306°W |
| Area | 398.26 km2 (153.77 sq mi) |
| Established | 1987 (Biosphere Reserve) |
Guanahacabibes Peninsula is the westernmost point on the island of Cuba. It is located in Pinar del Río Province, in the municipality of Sandino, and is sparsely populated. The waters surrounding the peninsula are important spiny lobster and red snapper fishing grounds. It also boasts the category of Biosphere Reserve, listed by UNESCO in 1987. Its western extremity, Cape San Antonio (Spanish: Cabo San Antonio), is the westernmost point of Cuba. It lies closer to the Pacific than to the easternmost point of the country, Cape Maisí.