Travel

The appeal of its flora and fauna add up to the pleasant appearance of the district, and for sure is the land of the most excellent tobacco in the Planet. Pinar del Rio is a targeted holiday destination in Cuba for those looking for direct contact with Mother Nature.

Also situated in the Viales Valley, surrounded by its astonishing mountains, is the Camping site Dos Hermanas (Two Sisters) that easy the enjoyment of the landscape. The options for visitors are countless; you can do mountain climbing, trekking, horse back riding or visit the largest cave formations in Cuba.

But not only is this area being blessed by nature it is also the cradle of so many Cuban artist. Famous poets, song writers and singers and painters have been born and raised in this territory. Among the most famous are XIX novelist Cirilo Villaverde and painter Pedro Plablo Oliva.

The most frequent party in the area is the guateque, rural celebration that is always carried out around a typical Cuban meal: pig roasted in spike, congr, plantain tostones, yucca with dressing and other vegetables and also with drinks as the Guayabita del Pinar, a typical delicious rum produced in the area.

The main access road is the terrestrial one. The entrance by sea is through the International Center of Diving Puertosol Mara la Gorda. There are many the places of landscape, anthropological, historical and cultural interest; without stopping to mention the beauty of their marine bottom. The visit to factories of tobacco is a unique opportunity to appreciate the process of elaboration of the Cuban cigars, known as the best in the world.

The most well-known and I would also state most attractive part of Pinar del Rio is Viales Valley. This location has the most wonderful mountain ranges and most picturesque valleys in Cuba. There is not much in terms of accommodation facilities in the vicinity just for not to damage the natural environment. To mention the best I have to include Los Jasmines Hotel, La Ermita and Rancho San Vicente Cottages.

As for city environment and nature, Pinar del Rio has comfortable lodgings. The specialized tourism, on the other hand, has suitable conditions for its realization that include all the stay facilities. Do not have a place to doubt, during your holidays in Cuba, you should spend some time in this incredible province, the land of the best tobacco in the world.