Place
Santiago de Cuba - La Gran Piedra
Duration
approx. 5 hours
Kind
Excursion
Option
Group/Private
A majestic natural wonder in eastern Cuba
La Gran Piedra, the "Great Stone", may sound modest, but this extraordinary natural wonder is anything but ordinary! At 51 meters long, 25 meters high, 30 meters wide and weighing an astonishing 72,000 tons, La Gran Piedra is the tallest and one of the largest monoliths on earth. Situated on a mountain ridge at an altitude of almost 1300 meters, it offers a breathtaking view of the Sierra Maestra. On a clear day, you can even see as far as the coasts of Jamaica and Haiti. Join us on an exciting jeep tour to La Gran Piedra through Cuba's untamed east.
Transfer option
For this adventurous jeep tour to La Gran Piedra, which starts as a day trip from Santiago de Cuba, you can also book a transfer from Holguín via Sprachcaffe Reisen.
First highlight
Jeep ride along the Sierra Maestra
The adventure begins with a spectacular jeep ride from Santiago de Cuba eastwards to La Gran Piedra. The journey takes you past lush sugar cane plantations and picturesque meadows with grazing cows and horses, while the impressive Sierra Maestra looms on the horizon.
Second highlight
Visit to a botanical garden
Amidst the dense greenery is a botanical garden known for its paradise orchid. Here you can admire a magnificent collection of orchids along with other colorful flowers and rare plants.
Third highlight
Ascent of the Gran Piedra
The jeep winds its way up the mountain along increasingly narrow paths. Once there, a short walk from the parking lot leads to the highest monolith in the world. With a length of 51 meters, a height of 25 meters and a width of 30 meters, La Gran Piedra is a real feast for the eyes.
Fourth highlight
Ascent to the viewing platform
Climb the 452 steep steps to reach the viewing platform on La Gran Piedra. The effort is rewarded with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the green-brown, undulating landscape of the Sierra Maestra, framed by the Caribbean Sea on the horizon. On a clear day, you can even see the distant coasts of Haiti and Jamaica.
Fifth highlight
Lunch break
Enjoy a well-deserved lunch after the strenuous climb. Savor Cuban cuisine and relax surrounded by the beauty of the natural landscape. After lunch, you can visit the local souvenir stalls, which offer a variety of products.
Sixth highlight
Visit to the La Isabelica coffee plantation
Behind the viewing platform is La Isabelica, a historic coffee plantation founded by a Frenchman during the colonial era. Explore the coffee bean drying stations and the village where the former slaves lived. Discover the well-preserved system for hulling the coffee beans, which was operated by human hands. The original slave quarters are still preserved on the site, providing a poignant insight into the past and a reminder of the cruelty of slavery.
Top sights of the tour
La Gran Piedra
La Gran Piedra, an extraordinary natural wonder, is the highest monolith on earth. Its enormous size and breathtaking location on a mountain ridge offer an incomparable view of the Sierra Maestra and, on clear days, the coasts of Jamaica and Haiti.
La Isabelica coffee plantation
La Isabelica was founded in colonial times and is a historic coffee plantation with a rich history. Explore the original structures, including the drying stations and the de-hulling plant, and learn more about the lives of the slaves who once worked here.
Services included
Transfer to and from Santiago de Cuba
Qualified, English-speaking tour guide
Admission to all sights
Cuban lunch in beautiful surroundings
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Climb the highest monolith in the world!
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