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An exciting experience not to be missed in Cuba when you are in Trinidad is the excursion in a Russian military truck to Guanayara Park.
The excursion takes place with trucks left behind by the Russian army; they are open trucks that take guests up to the 15 km stretch where all the trails of Guanayara Park begin.
Stop at the highest panoramic point from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the ancient city of Trinidad all the way to the Caribbean Sea.
Visit to the Coffee House, which represents one of the main products of the area. Arrival at Casa de la Gallega, through tropical forests and coffee plantations. Walking tour (wear comfortable shoes and put on your swimsuit) along the ecological path “Centinelas del río melodioso” accompanied by a guide specialized in ecotourism (3 km). Free time to swim in the natural pool of the beautiful “El Rocio” waterfall. Light lunch at the “La Gallega” restaurant.
The rugged Sierra del Escambray, with its 90 km in length, is the second largest mountain range in Cuba, spanning three provinces: Sancti Spíritus, Cienfuegos, and Villa Clara. It is not particularly high (the highest point, Pico de San Juan, measures just 1156 m), but its slopes are rich in vegetation and surprisingly isolated. At the end of 1958 Che Guevara camped on these hills during the journey to Santa Clara and, less than three years earlier, CIA-backed counterrevolutionary groups conducted their campaign from this same strategic point to flush out their opponents.
Guanayara Park is among the most scenic in the area. A trekking route follows the Guanayara River for several kilometers to Salto El Rocío, a beautiful waterfall, ending with Poza del Venado, with a natural pool where you can cool off and swim. Along the trail you will be thrilled by the memorable views of Pico San Juan, one of the highest mountains in Cuba.