What to do in Pinar del Rio?


Valle de Viñales

Located only 189 km from Havana was declared in 1999 Cultural Landscape of Humanity for its lush green landscape, is one of the most beautiful landscapes you can find in Cuba.

Among the most interesting places in the Valley will find the Cueva del Indio, Nightingale Valley, Palenque of the Maroons, the San Vicente Valley and the village of Viñales, the mural of prehistory, a huge mural of 180 × 120 meters where you represent animals that existed in the area in prehistoric times). The area is ideal for nature tourism, adventure and hiking.

The Moka

The Moka, anchored in the Tourist Complex “Las Terrazas”, located on the northeastern end exactly 4 km north of the 51 km of the National Highway, only 45 minutes west of Havana. It is a place to relax completely, disconnecting all the problems daily, open our minds, to feel the birds singing, the sound of wind and vegetation.

If you feel like having fun and sweating, you can ride a horse, ride a boat, give baths natural whirlpools, swimming, canoeing, mountain climbing, visiting the museum house of Polo Montañez, the views from the rooms are stunning, Above you can see an entire landscape of nature reserve, visiting the small towns of Cubans living in rustic houses spread throughout the mountains.

Soroa

The natural environment is also open to initiatives such as cycling and mountain climbing, with excursions on the banks of the River Springs and unique bathrooms in the call Poza del Amor

Also, vacationers have access to a varied cuisine in the restaurants of the resort, along with the special offer mineral baths hot springs in public pools.

But the most famous attraction of this site is the orchid, a must for all tourists visiting the province, with species of orchids from around the world point.

You can also visit The French coffee, Castle clouds and for the more adventurous climb to the lookout at the top of the highest mountain in the area, approximately one-hour journey.

In the beautiful setting still valuable specimens of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, relics of this amazing site, marina front in Western Cuba for lovers of nature tourism are conserved.

Cayo Levisa.

Are small islands and coral reefs with more than 3 km of beach in the north of Pinar del Río. Ideal for snorkeling and diving in the great contemplative seabed in the region are relatively near the Valley of Viñales, so we recommend making the trip overnight, we have very affordable accommodation in the area although there is also a small hotel with beachfront cottages and a small restaurant.

Jutías and Cayo Cayo Paraíso.

Located north and only 50 km from Valle de Viñales, outstanding natural area. Abundant coastal vegetation, populated by diverse species of birds, reptiles and mammals, is an ideal place for rest and relaxation sessions site.

Playa Maria la Gorda.

Located in the southeast of the Peninsula Guanacahabibes. On this beach there is an International Diving Center. It has the best seabed Cuba and among the best in the Caribbean, coral reefs from depths of 10 meters and more than 50 dive sites. In this area the largest pool of black coral Cuba is located. It also has the charm of being located in a pristine wooded natural setting.

Among the many options besides diving, snorkeling, are the seafari, excursions and boat trips, deep sea fishing and bottom and underwater photography. For the uninitiated in the world of diving there are courses taught by world-class instructors. In Maria La Gorda, there are also marine services for the supply of ships traffic in the area.

San Diego de los Baños.

Located in a beautiful location at the foot of the Sierra del Rosario, in the spa San Diego de los Baños you can restore depleted energies and revitalize the shine and body beauty. Its warm waters and medicinal mineral sludge are great for beauty treatments, stress, obesity and programs designed especially for seniors.

 

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