Unique things to do in Pinar del Rio

HOLA! I'm Changa, Omar's brother & your guide! I invite you to a corner of Cuba that most visitors don't experience. A rural family run tobacco farm - NOT one of the touristic ones! We meet at the entrance to the National Park, mount my horses (don't worry - they're the best in the valley, I treat them like my family). We ride approx 30 minutes to visit a hidden cave (NOTE: this activity is weather dependent & will be decided on the day of your experience). Bring a torch, and swimwear if you're feeling adventurous! Now we ride to our tobacco farm! We spend some time here; we show you around the crops, before heading inside the tobacco drying house where you'll be shown how we roll the world famous cigars and how to smoke them - naturally with a swig or two of rum for the full Cuban effect! Here we also try local honey, coffee & rum that we make here in Viñales. It's lunchtime, al-fresco! Home-cooked, typical Cuban food: rice, beans, seasonal vegetables, root vegetables like malanga or yucca, and the dish of the day: eg chicken/lamb/'ropa vieja'. *Drinks aren't included - I recommend the mojito!! *Vegetarian/vegan/any other dietary requirements, we can happily accommodate! But please let me know beforehand, so we can prepare We then ride our noble steeds to where we started, enjoying the endless views, taking all the photos, and enjoying our time!

Horseback riding will help you get in touch with Cuban traditions and customs. We will discover the secrets of tobacco on my family's farm, where you will learn about the handmade Cuban cigarette tour and have the opportunity to smoke a cigar accompanied by one or two drinks of rum; farmer's tradition! Here we will spend some time touring the farm to meet our animals and of course we will show you the crops. We will visit the Arabic coffee plantation where the production of completely artisanal coffee is shown, we will taste the fresh honey from our farm and enjoy a local rum called Guayabita del Pinar. After this, we will ride the horses again to visit a natural viewpoint hidden among the mountains with a beautiful panoramic view. After exploring the valley among the Organic Mountains, we will watch the sunset; while the Chef makes us traditional Cuban food and a natural juice of the fruits grown on this farm. During the tour you can take photos and make videos; If you feel like it! Relax and have an unforgettable experience with us with a Cuban Cowboy! Note The total price of the tour is 20 euros per person. You must pay 5 euros on Airbnb and 15 euros, 15 USD per person in cash on the day of the experience We coordinate taxi from Havana and back the same day

We will find ourselves in front of the church of Plaza Viñales and we will go to where the horses are. During the ride you will enjoy the beauty of our valleys, its flora and its fauna. We will also visit the farm of a family, so they can share their experiences and tell you about the processes of their main plantations such as tobacco, coffee and other crops. You will know the typical rum of the region as well as potatoes, mango and avocado. We will continue enjoying the landscape until we reach a lake where we can bathe and refresh ourselves, as well as drink some juice or cocktail. If you wish, you can have lunch in a rustic restaurant in the area, with typical dishes of the region and a wonderful view of the mountains. Upon return, we will enjoy a relaxing ride. Other things to note I recommend you bring your camera, sunscreen, swimsuit. I can also help with the transfer Havana to Viñales, by taxi, the price is not included in the payment made, it must be in cash to the taxi.

We propose to offer a horseback excursion through the Valley in total contact with nature and in a recreational environment. During our tour we will make stops in different places, where the guests will be able to take pictures of the best views of the Valley, share with the peasants and residents of the area, bathe in a natural lake to cool off the temperatures. If you wish you can enjoy a picnic lunch.

We will meet at my house in the center of Viñales and from there we will start our experience in the mountains. For beginners, an explanation of the safety rules will be made and we will choose some routes to climb that will be appropriate for everyone depending on their level. Experts or not, everyone will have the opportunity to climb several routes to the top of a mogote or mountain. From there, you can take a break to enjoy the beautiful view of the Viñales Valley. We will climb as many routes as you wish during our time together. To end our adventure, we can stop at a local farm to enjoy natural juice or a mojito. Notes: The total price of the activity is 40 USD per person, you must pay 5 usd in Airbnb and the rest in cash (USD, EUR, CUP) on the day of the experience. We can coordinate a roundtrip taxi from Havana if you need it for an extra cost.

HOLA! I'm Changa, Omar's brother & your guide! I invite you to a corner of Cuba that most visitors don't experience. A rural family run tobacco farm - NOT one of the touristic ones! We meet at the entrance to the National Park, mount my horses (don't worry - they're the best in the valley, I treat them like my family). We ride approx 30 minutes to visit a hidden cave (NOTE: this activity is weather dependent & will be decided on the day of your experience). Bring a torch, and swimwear if you're feeling adventurous! Now we ride to our tobacco farm! We spend some time here; we show you around the crops, before heading inside the tobacco drying house where you'll be shown how we roll the world famous cigars and how to smoke them - naturally with a swig or two of rum for the full Cuban effect! Here we also try local honey, coffee & rum that we make here in Viñales. It's lunchtime, al-fresco! Home-cooked, typical Cuban food: rice, beans, seasonal vegetables, root vegetables like malanga or yucca, and the dish of the day: eg chicken/lamb/'ropa vieja'. *Drinks aren't included - I recommend the mojito!! *Vegetarian/vegan/any other dietary requirements, we can happily accommodate! But please let me know beforehand, so we can prepare We then ride our noble steeds to where we started, enjoying the endless views, taking all the photos, and enjoying our time!

Con este traslado a Cayo Jutías desde Viñales disfrutaras de este paraiso en la costa norte de Cuba. ¡Un día de relax en una de las playas más bonitas del Caribe! Os recogeremos en vuestro hostal a la hora indicada (8.00 a 8.30 am) y comenzaremos una ruta por carretera de una hora y media hasta alcanzar Cayo Jutías. Una vez que lleguemos a nuestro destino, tendréis entre 5 y 6 horas de tiempo libre para que disfrutes con este paraje natural tan impresionante. ¿Sabíais que es uno de los principales cayos que conforman el famoso archipiélago de Los Colorados? Si teneis apetito, en este pequeño remanso de paz y de tranquilidad, también podréis degustar por vuestra cuenta la especialidad del cayo: la langosta. Además, si traéis vuestra máscara de snorkel, podréis descubrir las magníficas estrellas de mar gigantes que habitan en el fondo marino. ¡Un tesoro poco frecuente que abunda en la zona! Transcurrido el tiempo libre, emprenderemos la ruta de regreso sobre las 16.00 - 16.30 pm. Tras otra hora y media de viaje, habremos llegado a Viñales. La llegada a vuestro hotel está prevista 10 horas después de la recogida. Muy importante: este trasfer se realiza en taxis que son compartidos con otros clientes. Estos taxis tienen un horario de salida y un horario de retorno. Si usted desea que estos horarios sean modificados, usted debe realizar una reserva privada.

We start from our meeting point and we move towards the Valley of Viñales, during the darkness of the night, the stars and the crowing of the roosters we begin the excursion towards the mountains, we walk approximately 50 minutes until we reach a welcoming family from the mountain where we will enjoy our first natural coffee or natural juice and then continue to the point where we can appreciate the Dawn of the Viñales Valley. After this wonderful sight we visit a small farm to learn about their culture and tradition, as well as their ways of life. It is a family that produces Café Criollo, together with them you will be able to learn about its process and make your own coffee in the most traditional Cuban style. At the end of our visit we return by a route with extensive vegetation and panoramic views of our Cuban landscapes. During the excursion you will receive a broad explanation about our valley and other doubts that you have accumulated. We hope you enjoy it. Important: In this experience you will need a taxi that is not included and costs 10 euros total service. Start time: between 5.20am and 6am

Horseback riding will help you get in touch with Cuban traditions and customs. We will discover the secrets of tobacco on my family's farm, where you will learn about the handmade Cuban cigarette tour and have the opportunity to smoke a cigar accompanied by one or two drinks of rum; farmer's tradition! Here we will spend some time touring the farm to meet our animals and of course we will show you the crops. We will visit the Arabic coffee plantation where the production of completely artisanal coffee is shown, we will taste the fresh honey from our farm and enjoy a local rum called Guayabita del Pinar. After this, we will ride the horses again to visit a natural viewpoint hidden among the mountains with a beautiful panoramic view. After exploring the valley among the Organic Mountains, we will watch the sunset; while the Chef makes us traditional Cuban food and a natural juice of the fruits grown on this farm. During the tour you can take photos and make videos; If you feel like it! Relax and have an unforgettable experience with us with a Cuban Cowboy! Note The total price of the tour is 20 euros per person. You must pay 5 euros on Airbnb and 15 euros, 15 USD per person in cash on the day of the experience We coordinate taxi from Havana and back the same day

We want you in a varied way with a pleasant excursion through the beauties that make up our valley, marvel at the attraction of our national park, a World Cultural Heritage Site where we will visit our Valley in general, composed of a essential natural lake very suitable for leisure, we will also find a prehistoric cave where the vital existence of our ancestors is evidenced among other places that offer traditional drinks and meals. In our natural horizons we have the visit to different farms where they give us a brief review on our roots and the fundamental cultivations of our land, tobacco and coffee. In addition to visiting a viewpoint on the mountain which makes the wonders of our valley visible and the crossing by a small river where you can observe various species of animals.

We will find ourselves in front of the church of Plaza Viñales and we will go to where the horses are. During the ride you will enjoy the beauty of our valleys, its flora and its fauna. We will also visit the farm of a family, so they can share their experiences and tell you about the processes of their main plantations such as tobacco, coffee and other crops. You will know the typical rum of the region as well as potatoes, mango and avocado. We will continue enjoying the landscape until we reach a lake where we can bathe and refresh ourselves, as well as drink some juice or cocktail. If you wish, you can have lunch in a rustic restaurant in the area, with typical dishes of the region and a wonderful view of the mountains. Upon return, we will enjoy a relaxing ride. Other things to note I recommend you bring your camera, sunscreen, swimsuit. I can also help with the transfer Havana to Viñales, by taxi, the price is not included in the payment made, it must be in cash to the taxi.

On this excursion I will tell you the most interesting curiosities about the beautiful landscapes and fields of Viñales for which we will open up. Among these, we will walk along the paths of Los Acuáticos, it is located on one of the slopes of the mountain of the Cordillera de los Órganos, in the westernmost province of Cuba, and it was founded in 1943. Viñales National Park that offer the best mountain panoramas, where impressive rock formations and high altitude karst mountains are located, known as "mogotes". These natural wonders, which are secluded above their expansive plains, make up a picture-perfect scene. we will visit a farmhouse cafe, where with the locals you will feel the flavor of honey and coffee that these harvest accompanied by a special type of rum native to the province of Pinar del Río and that you will only find here, explaining everything related to the process and preparation of these three products

We propose to offer a horseback excursion through the Valley in total contact with nature and in a recreational environment. During our tour we will make stops in different places, where the guests will be able to take pictures of the best views of the Valley, share with the peasants and residents of the area, bathe in a natural lake to cool off the temperatures. If you wish you can enjoy a picnic lunch.

We will meet at my house in the center of Viñales and from there we will start our experience in the mountains. For beginners, an explanation of the safety rules will be made and we will choose some routes to climb that will be appropriate for everyone depending on their level. Experts or not, everyone will have the opportunity to climb several routes to the top of a mogote or mountain. From there, you can take a break to enjoy the beautiful view of the Viñales Valley. We will climb as many routes as you wish during our time together. To end our adventure, we can stop at a local farm to enjoy natural juice or a mojito. Notes: The total price of the activity is 40 USD per person, you must pay 5 usd in Airbnb and the rest in cash (USD, EUR, CUP) on the day of the experience. We can coordinate a roundtrip taxi from Havana if you need it for an extra cost.

Visitaremos paisajes auténticos del Valle de Viñales. Disfrutaremos de increíbles vistas panorámicas, mogotes (montañas), cuevas naturales y fincas ecologicas donde presenciaran el proceso del Tabaco, Ron, Miel y Café. Esta experiencia te ayudara a comprender las tradiciones que convierten el Valle de Viñales en Patrimonio Mundial y Paisaje Cultural de la Humanidad de la Unesco desde 1999. Con un guia local podran conocer cómo viven las familias cubanas, apreciar valores tradicionales conservados como las casas rusticas de guano y madera,el uso de bueyes para preparar las tierras, conoceras cultivos como malanga, yuca, boniato,maíz, además recibirás mucha información de los procesos ecologicos usados en la zona por ser ademas Reseva de la Biofera de Cuba, en la cueva a visitar en el programa pueden apreciar los ciclos geológico que existen en la cordillera de Guaniganico. Tambien ofertamos servicios gastronómicos en los destinos a visitar, será siempre acompañado por el anfitrión y estare pendiente de la integridad física y siempre dispuesto para cuálquier información sobre la experiencia de la cabalgata.

En esta experiencia les abriré las puertas de mi hogar y les enseñare la forma de vida de la familia cubana. Para ello nos encontraremos en casa y comenzaremos con una charla para presentarnos y decidir las recetas que realizaremos en el día dependiendo de lo que tengamos en la despensa. Les enseñare recetas tradicionales las cuales he aprendido de mis familiares y anteriores generaciones. Veremos las diferentes formas de confeccionar los platos y escogeremos la que más nos agrade. Mientras vamos cocinando charlaremos un poco sobre mi historia y podremos compartir un cóctel, un jugo o un buen café. Al final habremos preparado una deliciosa cena cubana y la degustaremos en compañía de la familia. Otros aspectos destacables Cualquier duda o ayuda que necesiten para llegar a la casa yo estaré en la mayor disposición de ayudarles y cualquier pregunta sobre lo que realizaremos estare dispuesta a contestarles

The excursións that I offer include the sunrise from the mountains, we will visit the houses of curing and the plantations of tobacco, and learn about cigar process and traditions, and at the same time we will be able to enjoy the flora and the fauna and nature of the majestic valley of Viñales ; also we can appreciate in first person the life of the cuban farmers and traditions, visit obliged will be the mountain of the aquaticos, a full place of history and with ones of the nices view of Viñales, along the space traveled we will converse with producers of coffee and honey, in authentic places of high cultural tradition. (If you are interesting in the sunrise tour the date and Start time is not in the calendar because sunrise time change by the days , so you can book , for example the 5:00 am to 8:30 am tour , and contact with me then I will tell you the royal exact time to start the sunrise tour.)

Horseback ride in the Viñales Valleys. Visit of "Los Acuáticos Montaña", where we will get off the horse to climb the mountain, for ~ 1,5km. to discover one of the last families who can explain their uncommon beliefs about the therapeutic properties of water to heal, as well as to taste a "guarapo" sugar cane juice. All of it with a beautiful view of the valley. We will visit a natural lake where you can swim, a tobacco plantation where the explanations of the planting process and fabrication will be taught by a farmer, born in the valley. You will also discover the plantations of coffee and have the explanations of the different processes and plantations, as well as the Guayabita del Pinar (Rhum traditional del Pinar del Río) and honey of the valley. You will immerse yourself in a typical Cuban setting, the Palmarito Valley is a natural site and protected by Unesco. 8-hour tour, total ~4 hours on the horse. You will end the day with a traditional Cuban dinner in the family house of José-Manuel. Other things to note IF THE PROPOSED DATES DO NOT SUIT YOU, contact us for an arrangement. You will have the opportunity to buy cigars and honey tasted directly to the farmer. Group of maximum 6 people! If Chrystel can be with you photos of your excursion, and for free!

Join me to discover the fascinating world of tobacco. On a comfortable walk of approximately 1 hour, in which we will move away a little from the center of the village to visit a local tobacco estate and be in direct contact with nature. Depending on the season, we will be able to observe the tobacco seedlings, the tobacco plantations and the drying of the tobacco leaves. We will learn how a “pure Cuban” is made and we will have a unique opportunity to smoke a “pure traditional” directly manufactured by the peasant. During this excursion we will learn all about the tobacco process and in the end we will get to know the why Cuban tobacco is the best in the world. On this visit to the tobacco estate you will have included a cigar and a cup of Creole coffee that you can taste like an authentic Cuban peasant. Important: If you want, you can buy some cigars that are made by the farmer to take as a gift and also to help the peasant's family.

We will meet very early in the morning when everyone is asleep and approach the mountain where our adventure will begin. We will walk up the mountain to the oldest community in the Viñales Valley (Los Acuaticos). We will learn about the myths and realities of these settlers who will open the doors of their home for us to enjoy the sunrise together. From this elevated point you can take the best pictures while enjoying a delicious 100% Cuban coffee. Once the sun is over the mountains we will continue our route down the mountain until we reach a farm where one of the best tobaccos in the world is produced. We will learn from the hand of the producer the fascinating world of tobacco from its plantation to the making of a cigar. We will be able to taste these high quality cigars while we share stories until we get back to the town where the experience ends. Notes: The total price of the activity is 25 USD per person, you must pay 5 usd in Airbnb and the rest in cash (USD, EUR, CUP) on the day of the experience. We can coordinate a roundtrip taxi from Havana if you need it for an extra cost.