Best Hikes in Cuba- 5 Beautiful Hikes and Trails

Cuba is a beautiful country that always leaves its mark on travelers. So much so that a lot of people keep going back for more.

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Hiking is my favorite way of coming close to nature, of breathing clean air, of feeling at peace with myself and with the world surrounding me. So, here is my short guide to hiking in Cuba.

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Not far from Santiago de Cuba, La Gran Piedra is a huge rock weighing 63000 tons, on the peak of the greenest mountain range in Cuba at 1234 meters above sea level.

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Hiking El Yunque is literally a rite of passage for anybody visiting Baracoa, in the Guantanamo province. It simply is a must, for locals and for tourists alike.

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This actually is the name of a gorgeous system of waterfalls of the Rio Hanabanilla. However, there is a short hiking trail that offers the chance to do some excellent birdwatching.

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Salto de Caburní

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Valle de Viñales – Cuba Hiking

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