Experience The Exquisiteness Of Small Town Of Vinales In Cuba

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If you are looking to experience small town feel while enjoying holidays in Cuba, consider visiting Vinales. The picturesque town is known for it rich natural surroundings full of caves and lush vegetation. Vinales Valley spans over 132 square kilometers. It has got the status National Monument by the Cuban Government. Most notable highlight in the valley is stone karsts known as mogotes. The valley features number of cave systems.

Most popular cave system in the valley is Cueva del Indio. This cave was inhabited by the native Indians. If you are planning All Inclusive holidays to Cuba with your kids, visiting this small town is a must. While being a part of fun boat ride, you can take a closer look at petroglyphs on the walls. The cave is quite long however, less than a kilometer is accessible.

If you want to explore the largest cave system in the country, Gran Caverna de Santo Tomas is the place to visit. The cave is stretched for 29 miles and is also located in the Vinales Valley. Best way to explore the beauty of the cave is to be a part of guided ...
... tours. Sixth Gallery is the major attraction of the cave. It is located 40 meters above the cave’s floor. At the Sixth Gallery, you would come across underground lakes, gigantic limestone formations and stalagmites and stalactites. Avid spelunkers plan Holidays to Cuba especially to visit this cave.

Another worth mentioning attraction in the town is Parque Nacional Vinales. Mural de la Prehistoria is the most prominent attraction in the national park. The 394-foot mural was painted by Leovigildo González Morillo and his team. Casa de Caridad Botanical Gardens or El Jardin de Caridad is among the most pleasant areas in the town. The lush garden is located at the northern end of Vinales. The garden is famous for its abundance of ornamental and medicinal plants.

While walking around El Jardin de Caridad, you would come across numerous indigenous Cuban flowers. Extensive collection of lilies and orchids entices large number of nature lovers to plan Cuba all inclusive holidays and visit Vinales. Visit to Cuba is incomplete without visiting tobacco farm. One of the most authentic tobacco farms in Vinales is Casa del Verguero. While visiting the farm, you can take a look at the making of cigars. El Estancio, the cigar shop is located in the farm from where you can buy cigars at discounted price.