
PINAR DEL RIO: 3 star hotels
Los Jazmines ***
Hotel Los Jazmines, which is set like a belvedere at the edge of Viñales Valley, is an exquisite architectural masterpiece that was designed to ensure that guests fully enjoy this unparalleled natural landscape. The many paths meandering through the surrounding countryside are punctuated by the rich plant and animal life. From the restaurant"'s balustrade, visitors can observe the valley, its hillocks, the peasants' houses and the unmistakable nature that surrounds the tourist facility.
La Ermita ***
La Ermita, It is located 175 km away from the José Martí International Airport in Havana (around 2 hours and 30 minutes by car). For those who love nature and outdoor activities, La Ermita offers different ecotours of great interest. Among them are the wonders of Viñales, a walk along the Sierra del Infierno (Hell Mountains) to see the local flora and fauna, including its birds and a tree dating back to the Jurassic Period (Microsyca calocoma), and visit the Moncada farmers’ community; a Visit to Los Acuáticos, a community of people who adore water and live in the mountains nearby, and the Secrets of the Underground World, a speleological tour of the Cavern of Santo Tomás.
Rancho San Vicente ***
Located in the most typical environment of the San Vicente Valley, 5 kilometers from Vinales, on the banks of the river of the selfsame name (with mineral, medicinal and hypothermal properties).
Near such breath-taking spots as the Cueva del Indio and the Abra de Ancón.
Guests can observe the local fauna and flora from the hotel, explore the underground caves and rivers or mix with the rural communities.