Place
Havana - Las Terrazas
Duration
approx. 8 hours
Kind
Day trip
Option
Group/Private
Immerse yourself in a paradise for nature lovers!
Take a break from the loud, shrill capital of Cuba on a trip to a world where time stands still. Las Terrazas is a small farming community in the middle of the deep green rainforest on the hills of the Sierra del Rosario mountain range. Abandoned coffee plantations, small farmhouses, several lakes, babbling waterfalls and springs form a picture of absolute idyll. Stroll along the hiking trails, accompanied by colorful songbirds and other inhabitants of the forest and enjoy your lunch in a very traditional restaurant surrounded by a paradisiacal oasis of palm trees and green plants.
First highlight
Visit to the biosphere reserve
You reach Las Terrazas, a national park in western Cuba, which is surrounded by numerous plantations and hard-working farmers. Explore the untouched nature, small lakes, waterfalls, ruins of former coffee plantations and sulphurous springs on an area of 5000 hectares. Your guide will lead you on small hiking trails where you can admire the diverse flora, including giant ferns, wild orchids and colorful begonias.
Second highlight
Lunch break
Enjoy a delicious lunch in a traditional restaurant located on a former coffee plantation. Savor authentic Cuban dishes while surrounded by the natural beauty of the area.
Third highlight
Visit to a disused coffee plantation
Visit the remains of the Cafetal Buena Vista coffee plantation. Learn more about the historical importance of the coffee trade in the region and the complex preparation process using simple tools. Explore the ruins scattered around the plantation and gain insights into Cuba's rich agricultural history.
Top sights of the tour
Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve
Las Terrazas is located in the Sierra del Rosario and is a UNESCO biosphere reserve known for its breathtaking natural beauty. With its abandoned coffee plantations, small farmhouses, lakes, waterfalls and natural springs, the area is a paradise for nature lovers.
Cafetal Buena Vista coffee plantation
Attention coffee lovers! Cafetal Buena Vista is a former coffee plantation that offers an insight into Cuba's rich agricultural past. The ruins and historical artifacts of the plantation reveal the complexity of coffee production and the lifestyle of the region's early settlers.
Services included
Transfer to and from Guardalavaca (Holguín)
Visit to the community of Las Terrazas
Qualified, German-speaking tour guide
Swimming in the Rio San Juan
Lunch in a traditional restaurant
Ruins of the Cafetal Buena Vista coffee plantations
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Discover the paradise of Las Terrazas
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