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Nature parks in Cuba

Cuba's Natural Wonders & Viewpoints

Cuba’s diverse geography is showcased through this collection of mountainous peaks, cascading waterfalls, and historic vantage points. Explore the limestone mogotes of Viñales Valley from Mirador de Los Jazmines, the lush Sierra del Rosario biosphere in Soroa, and the rugged Topes de Collantes reserve. The list includes significant landmarks such as the revolutionary site of Loma del Capiro and the colonial-era Balcón de Velázquez, alongside natural features like the 64-meter Salto del Caburní and the emerald pools of El Nicho.

Cuba's Natural Wonders & Viewpoints — Map

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Paseo del Prado

Paseo del Prado is a street and promenade in Havana, Cuba, near the location of the old city wall, and the division between Centro Habana…

B

Loma del Capiro

Strategic hill in Santa Clara, significant for its role in the 1958 Battle of Santa Clara during the Cuban Revolution.

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C

Manaca Iznaga Tower

Erected at the beginning of the 19th century, the tower was used to watch over and control the slaves who worked on sugar cane plantations…

D

Mirador de Los Jazmines

Terrace overlooking the Viñales Valley, offering panoramic views of the UNESCO-listed limestone mogotes and tobacco fields.

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E

Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos Province Botanical Garden, officially, Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos, also known as Jardín Botánico Soledad, is located 14…

F

Cascada de Soroa

A 22-meter waterfall located within the Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by tropical forest and an orchid garden.

G

Salto del Caburní

A 64-meter waterfall in the Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve, reached via a trail through coffee plantations and rocky cliffs.

H

Mirador de la Cascada

Observation deck providing views of the Soroa waterfall and the surrounding valley.

I

El castillo de las Nubes

Medieval-style stone castle built in 1921, now serving as a hotel and restaurant with views of the Sierra del Rosario.

J

Mirador la punta

Lookout at the southern tip of the Cienfuegos peninsula, offering views of the bay and the Caribbean Sea.

K

Javira Waterfall (El Cubano)

Natural cascade and deep swimming hole located within the El Cubano Park near the city of Trinidad.

L

mirador de soroa

High-altitude viewpoint in Soroa providing vistas of the northern and southern coastlines of Pinar del Río.

M

Mirador

View Point

N

Nicho

Collection of waterfalls and natural emerald swimming pools in the Sierra del Escambray mountains.

O

Salto del Caburní

A 64-meter waterfall in the Topes de Collantes Nature Reserve, accessible via a steep hiking trail through the forest.

P

Waterfall Las Vegas

Also known as Vegas Grandes, this waterfall in Topes de Collantes features a steep descent into a large natural swimming pool.

Q

Salto del Guayabo

One of the highest waterfalls in Cuba, consisting of two falls measuring 85 and 127 meters in the Sierra de Nipe.

R

Balcón de Velázquez

Historic balcony in Santiago de Cuba built on the ruins of a 16th-century fort, overlooking the city's harbor.

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Balcon de Velazquez

Colonial-era terrace and viewpoint in Santiago de Cuba, originally used as a defensive lookout over the bay.

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