Not many locations in Cuba display as much natural magnificence as Pinar del Rio. Set apart by the nature, this region hosts two of the six World Reservations of the Biosphere in the Cuba.

The appeal of its flora and fauna add up to the pleasant appearance of the district, and for sure is the land of the most excellent tobacco in the Planet. Pinar del Rio is a targeted holiday destination in Cuba for those looking for direct contact with Mother Nature.

Near to the city and in traffic to the Viales Valley, the Aguas Claras Villa stands out for its distinctive features and it is lifted in the lands of an old and beautiful property in the tropical countryside.

It is not just for its natural attributes that this province is so attractive, this piece of land is also the crib of many famous exponents of the Cuban art. Renowned novelists, music composers and singers, painters and poets have all come from Pinar del Rio. Just to mention few we have to include XIX novelist Cirilo Villaverde, Pedro Plablo Oliva and singer Polo Montaez

The most popular social gathering in the zone is the Guateque. It is a party where people recite poetry, sing songs and enjoy a good typical Cuban food while flavoring the best of the Cuban rums.

The main access road is the terrestrial one. The entrance by sea is through the International Center of Diving Puertosol Mara la Gorda. There are many the places of landscape, anthropological, historical and cultural interest; without stopping to mention the beauty of their marine bottom. The visit to factories of tobacco is a unique opportunity to appreciate the process of elaboration of the Cuban cigars, known as the best in the world.

The most well-known and I would also state most attractive part of Pinar del Rio is Viales Valley. This location has the most wonderful mountain ranges and most picturesque valleys in Cuba. There is not much in terms of accommodation facilities in the vicinity just for not to damage the natural environment. To mention the best I have to include Los Jasmines Hotel, La Ermita and Rancho San Vicente Cottages.

I will always suggest a visit to Pinar del Rio province, mainly if you are the kind of holiday maker that enjoy getting to know a Country from its culture. I would dare to state as well that using few days in your holidays to Cuba to stay in this province will unquestionably be the high light of your holiday experience in Cuba.

Jose Mauricio is a specialist in organizing Holidays to Cuba. He was born Havana City and has a wealth of knowledge that will share with you. He can help you organize your tailor made holidays to Cuba and make it unique.

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