| Sierra
del Escambray
Very
close to Trinidad,
Word Heritage, where still remain the most colonial style, raises
Escambray Sierra.
Going
up the Sierra through the road that goes from Trinidad
is a unique experience. In the distance, it can be clearly seen
the splendid scenery of Acon
Peninsula with its magnificent beaches that face the
Caribbean. At one end, with its ancient streets and small places.:
Trinidad,
and to meet the visitor, the mountain with its many greens that
dress the slopes and depth
| Sierra
del Escambray (Escambray Mountain Range) |
...
or massif of Guamuhaya: mountain range that is characterized by
steep peaks and deep valleys, the exuberance of vegetation, endemism
of species of flora and fauna, cave systems, beautiful landscapes,
pure and transparent rives and streams that make up picturesque
waterfalss and crystalline ponds. The visit to this mountains also
allow to know about the rural life associated to the growing of
coffee and other agricultural activities.
|
Located
in these mountains, the Great Natural Park Topes de Collantes
can be found. A place of extraordinairy beauty and of great
scientific value for Cuban botanic, Zoology and ecology. |
This
constitudes a protected area of 200 square kilometers with a great
number of endemic species of flora and fauna.
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Organized
in 8 recreational and adventure parks, the visitor can enjoy with
the company of specialized eco guides, attractive natural, cultural
and historical places; that together with the specialized food offer
in each park complement a unique stay.
22
km from Trinidad, 800 m above the sea level and with an annual average
temperature of 21C degress, Topes de Collantes is located where
the visitors can stay overnight in rooms surrounded by a peacefull
environment
| Basic
Defenitions |
The
offers of organised tours have been designed from the following
basic concepts:
Recreational
Nature
Offers
conceived for tourists that have more integral expectations
during their vacations, including sun, sea, sand and nature
in the same program, with recreational, interpretative and
cultural possibilities as well as human exchange.
Adventure
Nature
To
enjoy the nature fully in an active way. This offers are developed
in mountain ecosystem, wide rivers and caves with high, moderate
or low degree of difficulty that can be a challenge and a
unique experience
Ecotourism
For
active, responsible and educative enjoyment of the natural
values, in protected areas that allow to observe and to interrpret
fully the ecosystems and its conversation as well as the development
of the conditions of the life in the local population
Agrotourism
Offers
oriented to those with cultural expectation link to the rural
economy and exchange of the experiences about agroindustrial,
cattle raising and forestry processes
Degree
of difficulty
The
degree of difficulty can be according to long distance to
walk, ground features, technical knowledge required for this
activity, and/or risk of the walk which involve a danger to
the integrety of the tourist. The offers are classified according
to their degree of difficulty that follow
| Guanayara
- low |
 |
15
kilometers away from Topes de Collantes it can be found
Guanayara Park.
Ideal place for a world of adventures, with the trail
Centinelas del Rio Melodioso (Guards of Melodic River)
The
river, flora and fauna are perfect ingredients that
lead to the amazing waterfall El Rocio (The Dew)
The
Restaurant La Gallega, with creole meal complements
the interesting adventure |
| El
Cubano - moderate |
 |
Just
5 kilometers from Trinidad
city, nature and history come together
to give the visitor something more than just memory.
Walks
through trails, swim in pond and waterfalls, horseback
riding, encounter food service where the dish of the
house Pez Gato (Cat Fish) prevails, guarenteed an unforgettable
experience. |
| Caburni
(National Monument) - high |
 |
Distictive
symbol from Trinitarian Escambray
It
posses a great number of endemic species of flora and
fauna, unique rock formations as well as geographical
features of interest.
Valleys
of extraordinary beauty, 45 of inclination lead to the
ever exciting Caburni Waterfall, a natural gift that
distinguishes the enviroment and decorates the scenery |
| Vegas
Grande - high |
 |
Coffee
plantations, natural forest, representative speces of
fauna in this region and the customs of the inhabitants,
constitutes an attraction for the most demanding tourist
An
astonishing waterfall and a natural pond offer the visitor
an unforgettable and unique place |
| Codina
- low |
 |
5
kilometers away from Topes de Collantes can be found
Codina Park.
The
interpretative trail Encantos de Codina (Spells of Codina),
faithfull to its name, amazes the visitor.
Caves,
gardens of different varieties of orchids and bamboos,
together flora and fauna and its picturesqeu landscapes,
characterizes this enviroment as an ecological and anti-stress
shelter |
| Reserva
de Javira - moderate |
 |
Natural
scenery that extends up to close to Trinidad
City
It
is made up of natural forest that are distinguished
for their conservation, almost untouched by the human
being, where the reality of nature turns into an ideal
habitat for birdfauna plenty of endemic species of Cuba.
Its
transparant and pure streams invite the visitor to take
a refreshing swim. |
| El
Nicho - moderate |
 |
Going
through the Sierra Escambray, 30 km away from Topes
de Collantes, and just 2 km from Hanabanilla Water Reservoir,
you are going to find El Nicho.
Wonderful
waterfalls and ponds offer a direct contact with nature.
Endemic
birds and flora, ecological path, caves and natural
pools are your comapny during an unforgettable day. |
| Go
around by Truck |
 |
Of
course you can drive your own car to the beginning of
the Escambray, but to reach the trails, alot of them
you have to take a truck which you can arrange in Trinidad
by an organised tour.
Topes
de Collantes is to do but beware, many tourists are
stubburn and I saw many accidents in this area with
rental cars. Just drive slowly in these mountains and
use your common sence. |
| Accommodation
in the Escambray Mountains |
| Los
Helechos |
 |
| 42
rooms |
restaurant |
| 6
suites |
3
bars |
| 58
cabanas |
thermal
swimming pool |
| airconditioned |
bowling
hall |
| satelite
TV |
disco |
| telephone |
games
room |
| equalized
system music |
squash
court |
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| Villa
Caburi |
 |
| 29
houses total |
Dining
room |
| 28
with 2 rooms and 1 with 4 rooms |
Private
parking |
| Private
bathrooms |
Bar |
| Satalite
TV |
Restaurant |
| Mini
Bar |
|
| Kurhotel
Escambray |
 |
| 210
rooms |
2
restaurants |
| 16
suites |
Snack
bar |
| Air
conditioned |
Cabaret |
| Telephone |
Fitness
center |
| Satelite
TV |
Thermal
therapeutic swimming pool |
| Equalized
Music system |
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