(Translated by Google) The Valley of Sugar Mills, a series of three interconnected valleys approx. 15 km from the city of Trinidad. The three valleys, San Luis, Santa Rosa and Meyer in the XVII. from the end of the XIX century until the end of the century it was the center of sugar production. At the height of Cuban industry there were over fifty sugar cane mills in the three valleys, over 30,000 slaves worked in the over fifty mills and the surrounding sugar cane plantations As the native Cubans virtually died out due to exposure to diseases brought by European settlers and mistreatment as slaves Due to the "attrition" caused by this, Spanish plantation owners decided to import Africans to work as slaves in the sugar cane fields and mills. (Original) A Cukormalmok Völgye, három, egymással összefüggő völgyből álló sorozat kb. 15 km-re Trinidad városától. A három völgy, San Luis, Santa Rosa és Meyer a XVII. század végétől a XIX. század végéig a cukortermelés központja volt. A kubai ipar csúcsán több, mint ötven cukornádmalom működött a három völgyben, több mint 30000 rabszolga dolgozott a több mint ötven malomban és az őket körülvevő cukornád ültetvényeken Mivel a bennszülött kubaiak gyakorlatilag kihaltak az európai telepesek által hozott betegségekkel való érintkezés és a rabszolgaként való rossz bánásmód okozta „lemorzsolódás” miatt, a spanyol ültetvénytulajdonosok úgy döntöttek, hogy afrikaiakat importálnak, hogy rabszolgaként dolgozzanak a cukornádföldeken és a malmokban.

(Translated by Google) You can see the sugar cane fields where slaves worked during the colonial period and the tower built to watch over the slaves. Around the tower, hand-embroidered lace and necklaces made of various fruit seeds are sold, and the old master's house is also operated as a cafe. (Original) Sömürge döneminde kölelerin çalıştığı şeker kamışı tarlalarını ve köleleri gözetlemek için yapılan kuleyi görebilirsiniz, kulenin etrafında el işlemesi danteller ve çeşitli meyve çekirdeklerinden yapılmış kolyeler satılıyor, eski efendinin evi de kafe olarak işletiliyor

(Translated by Google) I came here on horseback, woww it's a great experience, the sugar cane juice is very nice. (Original) At üstünde buraya gelmiştim, wooww harika bir deneyim, şeker kamışı suyu çok güzel.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular historical site. (Original) Espectacular sitio histórico.

I stumbled upon a small stand selling sugar cane juice. It was a hot day, and the vibrant green color of the juice caught my eye. Curiosity piqued, I decided to give it a try. As I approached the stand, I noticed a friendly elderly man tending to the sugarcane machine. He had a warm smile that instantly put me at ease. The stand was simple yet inviting, adorned with neatly displayed bottles filled with the freshly pressed juice. Without hesitation, I ordered a glass of the sugar cane juice. The man skillfully cut a long stalk of sugar cane and fed it through the machine. Within seconds, the juice began to flow into a glass, showcasing its natural sweetness. As I took my first sip, a burst of refreshing flavor flooded my mouth. The juice was incredibly thirst-quenching, with a delicate, sugary taste that was not overpowering. It was the perfect balance of sweetness and freshness, leaving me craving more. Intrigued by the unique flavor, I struck up a conversation with the man. He shared his passion for sugar cane juice, explaining how it is popular in many tropical countries as a natural and healthy alternative to sodas and other sugary drinks. He went on to explain that the juice is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. It is known to be a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for a healthy lifestyle. It was a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary experiences can be found in the simplest of places.

Interesting history lesson here. How slaves were miss-treated by the land owners who forced them to work and to live in captivity. The search tower is well worth the climb to the top too.

Interesting. But you are not allowed to get in as of right now. The tower is closed because the stairs are damaged. I asked a few of the locals and they all said the same thing.

Interesting historic location in a beautiful countryside. It doesn't look too touristy on the first glance, but the place is full of pesky vendors and tourist traps, much more than in Trinidad itself. My sister had to pay 10 EUR for a photo with a bird she didn't even ask for.

Another tourist spots in Trinidad, especially if you are looking for Trinidad fabric. This was sugar cane mansion now turned to restaurant and tourist spots

Go right before sunset during the golden hour and enjoy the amazing view of Valle De Los Ingenios at the top of the Tower Iznaga

An old slave watchtower (as the story goes). When you clime up, you have an amazing view of the surroundings!

During our stay in Trinidad this was by far one of our most favourite places. Surrounding the square there are a number of historical sites including a couple of churches. Leading up to the square are the numerous cobblestone streets and of course it would not be Cuba with some old and antique cars everywhere. The Plaza Mayor is one of the most popular places because it is one of the few were Wi-Fi connection and Internet is possible. The crowds that gather are lovely to watch and just sitting and enjoying the ambience is probably all you need to do.

main square of the village. one of the few beautiful places you can walk around and sit

This colonial town boasts colourful buildings, cobblestone streets,vibrant music and well-preserved architecture.It's a great spot for history buffs and those looking for a lively atmosphere.

The whole area is World Heritage and the street is in cobble stone street with plenty of Airbnb, souvenirs stores and restaurants. Worth spending a night here in Trinidad.

A beautiful small town painted with vibrant colors that bring the clear of the historic ambience. Stonewalls paved with stone and the carriage return to rich Cuban history. The Cuban music rhythms are spreading everywhere like the Cuban smile and courtesy.

Beautiful place, a lot of history and culture, a place "must visit" when you are in Cuba. Look around the place for the museums and historical buildings. A real heritage of the history!

Plaza Mayor is a beautiful and historic place. Vistors will enjoy the art gallery, two amazing museums (one with a bell tower), and historical architecture. The musuems focus on the culture, the practices, and showcase the revolution. This place is a must see.

Nice building to walk around in. The artifacts are nice, but descriptions are only in spanish. This governmental museum has some shops in the tower of their building selling nice paintings od Cuban artists depicting streetwise for reasonable prices. The view from the top of the tower over the city us impressive. Only this is already worth the entrance fee.

Good place to go especially in the rainy day

Museum itself is quite okay - nothing breathtaking though. A highlight of the visit is the view from the tower - a must-see point in Trinidad tour. You will get to see above the roofs of houses - splendid view!

My husband and I strolled into here two weeks ago behind a group so ended up avoiding the cover. Really glad we did as it’s 5CUC to take photos which is crazy. The interior is just lovely: a bit dilapidated like all of Trinidad but also delicate 19th century colors and decor all about. There are some haphazard exhibits- some in English- on Trinidad’s overall history but much is not translated and there is no information on the furniture and such. The views from the tower are stunning, SO much better than the views from La Popa. Note of warning, you’re still expected to pay for the bathroom which is again insane if you’ve already paid to enter the museum!!

Nice museum, the entrance was 120 pesos. The highlight was the view on the city of Trinidad and its surroundings rom the tower (included in entrance)

Gives a great impression of the wealth of the sugar barons. Climb up to the roof to get a good view of Trinidad surrounded by the mountains.

We went there mainly for the views from the bell tower - well worth the price! There's also a display about the history of the revolution but everything is written in Spanish only...

€10 entry fee per person, a 30 minute walk to the waterfall. The walk is scenic but we spotted a snake so be careful. The waterfall was very nice, I can’t swim but wore a life jacket which was worth it. Would recommend

Beautiful national park at the heart of Cuba. Perfect for any nature lover, if you are lucky you can even spot the national bird. Be prepared for a hike and watch out for slippery stones. At the end of the walk you can treat yourself to a swim under the waterfall.

If you can only choose one thing to do when visiting Trinidad this is it! Best swimming hole where you can swim through a waterfall and explore the caves behind it and next to it. You can clif dive or jump. You can do some bouldering on each side of the gorge. Don't believe the other reviews complaining about the 10CUC entry fee being too much, not at all! Best 10CUC you will ever spend! If you are the type of person who does nothing when exploring then just stay on Ancon beach and do your thing. This place is heaven for people who appreciate swimming, hiking and nature. You can be old and still get in the water and totally have the time of your life. This place will become one of your favourite life memories. Enjoy. (Some of the reviews about horseback riding are showing the Pilon waterfalls and not Javira. Javira is way better!)

Had a great time hiking in the park. Everybody is friendly and the swim near the waterfall was absolutely perfect!

A little expensive for what it is at 10cuc per person. There is a short 30 minute walk to tte waterfall from the restaurant/carpark. A man was standing at the waterfall to collect our tickets bought on entry. The waterfall is refreshing and very swimmable. You can swim around it to get behind the waterfall for an interesting experience.

Truly a magical place. Cool waterfall above a cave with beautiful pool to swim in and jump to. Little bit expensive.

Here it's nature at it's best Waterfall and rivers. The fresh and clean air of nature always brings a soul to life. Costs about CUC10.00 pp

It is definitely not worth the walk. It takes one hoy and a half to get there. A hard path to walk and not really great views to enjoy while walking. Once you get there it's a nice spot if you want to take a swim. But nothing stunning.

Nice hike and with the chance to take a swim in a pond at the end, near the waterfall. Although the water was freezing even in summer.

I stayed in Trinidad in 2015 for a few days. One day I took a tour to Caburni waterfall which was great. We walked around 1 hour in the forest to reach and swim in that cold water :) (@yolacikmazamani)

Love that place. Hiking lovers will enjoy it! The water is very cold but you need to swim in that natural pool it’s just amazing 🤗🏊!

LOVED IT - 10 CUC entry (a bit expensive as it doesn't include any other trails, it would be nice if you could pay a fixed price for the national park itself). The hike is intense (especially the way back, uphill). But if you enjoy hiking, this place is stunning. Swimming in the natural pool under the cascade was the highlight of my trip to Cuba

Great hike! Very difficult for a casual hiker but totally worth it!

Nice hike to the waterfalls. It is quite expensiv though. Definitley pack your swimming gear. The water was refreshing in january.

Wow! A pretty tough 2,5 hour hike (2-way), especially the way back, but an unforgettable experience! The surroundings during the hike are beautiful and the final destination, the waterfall, is breathtaking! Lovely to swim in the fresh water! Don’t go on flip flops…

It is many experiences like these which gave me a bad human experience in Cuba, leaving a bitter aftertaste in me about the country. I arrived at the national park and tried to pay for entrance with a non-USA visa credit card. Unfortunately the card didn't work and to my surprise, they didn't accept cash as well. The lady at the entrance was dismissive, unhelpful and apathetic to my situation, telling me that there was nothing she could do to help me. I waited half an hour before my own hired motor driver reluctantly took out his local card to help me. Sanctions and economic hardships aside, it is bureaucratic red tapes and ineffective processes like these, and the poor unfriendly attitudes of many Cuban government employees that have made the country the way it is today.

Beautiful! Beautiful! I hiked, fell in love with the waterfall, the natural pools, the creeks and the birds. The path was a bit strenuous at times, but it was worth it and pushed me out of my comfort zone. It was worth every step, and every moment. Thank you for preserving this wonderful park.

We didn't see much of the Park but our tour bus crossed the South end of it in late March 2015 at a time when there were many thousands of crabs coming back into the park from the beach after laying their eggs. The driver had to slow down about 1 mph as we crunched over the crabs. Unbelievable! Please see the picture I have posted.

The is not the luxuriant tropical park you might be looking for but Cuba has not much wild nature to offer, so this is either this or nothing.

Beautiful, well worth the trek to the waterfalls, just be aware that amenities aren't readily available so be prepared to pop behind a bush for the loo and bring your own water. There are stands along the roads and lovely coffee at the plantation but once you're in the park proper you're in your own

Amazing place. We went with a local driver up to the hill to see the city and then continued. The waterfalls were about an hour walk from the stop. The entrance is 10CUCs (ask for a receipt). Great trip for one day. The waterfalls are beautiful.

It's not really a beautiful monument as you will see but it has an amazing view and an amazing history moment that happened there. You need to search for information before going there because there is not explanation there. You need to go up 5 minute of stairs which is not so easy to everyone. Also, it has a lot of mosquitos!

It is difficult to climb the hill, but it is true that it offers a unique view of the city, especially beautiful at sunset. Keep in mind that it is a small place, luckily not many people usually go, except on some days such as weekends. Regardless of whether there are several people or not, it is usually very quiet, you can enjoy it without problems.

Nice views over city. No idea what the monument's for though.

Great view of the city.

Nice Vista

(Translated by Google) Place where the guerrillas watched and planned the revolution against the USA. A viewpoint that gives you a view of the entire city of Santa Clara. Free and you can park (Original) Lugar onde os guerrilheiros vigiavam e arquitetavam a revolução contra os EUA. Um mirante que dá pra ver toda a cidade de Santa Clara. De graça e pode estacionar

(Translated by Google) Very close to the city. You can walk there from downtown Santa Clara. A gentle climb along a cobblestone path offers beautiful views of the city. The monument honors the "assault and capture of Capirote Hill by the 8th Column, commanded by Ernesto Che Guevara." From the top, you can contemplate an incredible sunset with the city at your feet. (Original) Muy cercano a la ciudad. Se puede ir andando desde el centro de Santa Clara. Ascenso suave por una senda adoquinada. Preciosas vistas de la ciudad. Monumento en honor al "asalto y toma de la loma del capirote por la columna 8, comandada por Ernesto CHE Guevara". Desde la cima se puede contemplar u atardecer increíble con la ciudad a tus pies.

The mausoleum of Che was really interesting, in particular the museum dedicated to his life which included pictures and explanations of his deeds throughout his life. In the mausoleum you aren't allowed to bring bags or cell phones and of course pictures are not allowed...

Very interesting, and with many curious details, in fact, I think the ideal is to go with a guide if you really want to discover all the details, especially their meanings.

Well, it is a statue. Nice neigborhood, nice walk.

Great sculpture of the comandante

An artistic statue of Che Guevara.

Can't be missed

Creeeeepy

The site of the celebrated ambush and victory by the Revolutionary forces (led by Che' Guevara) over Batista's forces. Hugely interesting if you have knowledge of Cuba's history. I felt emotional being there....recommended.

This park is really easy to get to - just walk east down the high street, and keep going on along the more normal looking street, and across the bridge - it is hard to miss, and has a tourist shop opposite. It is also worth making a trip to the statue of Che that is further along the same road (another 5 minute walk)

This place is like an open museum. You can enter the old wagons and see objects used during the revolution. However, there aren't many things to see here.

Historical place. This important revolution action happen there. A convoy of munitions and arms was send to Batista. This secret convoy was known by Che Guevara and compagnero. Just before getting in the town, convoy was attact, but with no effect, was well protected. Using a Bulldozer, the rebel finally derail the train at this place. Next day, Batista flew Cuba.

Park celebrating Che overcoming overwhelming odds to stop a government armoured train with a bulldozer and a handful of men. Unfortunately the armoured carriages were locked when we visited because of a holiday.

Interesting museum. Several train wagons positined after the crash. In every wagon information of the attack and aditional information of Che Guevara. Also some armours used then are to be seen. At the other side of the road is a souvenir shop. The hole place is covered with a little nationalistic sauce. But for a visit of one hour, it's certainly worth it.

This is an important historical site but it really should not have an admission charge. It can be experienced in 5 minutes. I was glad to see it but annoyed to have to pay.

This is not the left-scene safe space it pretends to be. This is a money-making machine. After entering, they practically pushed me to the bar where they handed me a menu in dollars with high prices. Very agressive and no consent awareness at all. We stayed a moment and left. This is not a social project - it is the embodiment of the dark side of capitalism.

Place with hippie vibe. Unfortunately our group had a big disappointment as we were overcharged for being tourists. While we were paying about 200 pesos for a can of beer, we were charged at 500 pesos at the first bar on the left after the entrance of the establishment. The responsible boy didn't even want to know about talking even though he knew he was screwing us. I highly recommend the bar at the top of the building.

I got very sick from drinks made by alcohol that came from a plastic bottle and ice grabbed with the hands from the guy on the bar at the left as you come in. Prices are like in Spain but in Cuba, somebody explain that please. Filthy toilets with no running water - so the profit doesn’t go to maintenance that’s for sure.

Nice place to have a couple of drinks while listening to live music. Prices are a bit more expensive than in other bars in town though.

Avoid this place. The guys who take care of this place don't know how to run what is meant to be an inclusive venue for arts and music events. As soon as they spot you're a tourist they'll kinda force you to take a drink charging lot more than they'd charge any Cubans. It is inclusive for Cubans, not for foreigners. You'll always be a walking wallet.

Was a great experience visiting here. I was there for an b event, being it was in Cuba the event started late but was still a great deal of fun.

Excellent place to experience the night life of the city. During the day we could hear some music and see people dancing and having a good time. And the same day during the night the place turned into a club with loud music. It was gay night and everyone was having a good time. The entrance was 5 CUC per person and beer was 2 CUC, but if you go to the bar at the back of the place the beer is cheaper.

Very nice place to visit in Santa Clara Cuba. There is a mausoleum and museum of Che.

After a week in Cuba the seemingly universal cult of personality around Che Guevara (much more so than Fidel Castro who we were told is generally less fondly regarded than Guevara ) and the Cuban Revolution was wearing a bit thin. Yes, both men are very important figures in Cuba's history and yes, the revolution they led ultimately overthrew the brutal Bastida dictatorship, but what did they really achieve for normal Cubans? The roads are almost unusable because of huge potholes, people use the horse (mule?) and cart as their main mode of transport, public transport barely exists, poverty and unemployment are rife and even their renowned medical workers may be excellent but they have no machines or medication with which to treat patients and yet Che Guevara in particular is lauded as a national hero despite being Argentinian. His mausoleum area is quite impressive all the same. There is a small museum to the right full of random items - a pistol Che once fired, a pai of binoculars Che once used to spot the enemy n the jungle etc. - but quite interesting, especially the work that went into creating it with everything that could be associated with Che deemed worthy of display. To the left is the mausoleum itself which is made up of several 'drawers' in the wall, containing the ashes of each named revolutionary The enormous statues standing guard over the entire complex are also impressive in size, but once seen, there's not really anything else to see or do at the site which overall isn't wheelchair friendly - no adaptation even leading up to the entrance where a flight of concrete stairs awaits...

Emotional place to visit and is a must if you are in Cuba. You are not allowed to take pictures inside of the mausoleum or museum but you will definitely take some great memories from this place with you. Highly recommend to visit if you have the chance.

Worth visiting place but no photos allowed inside of the museum. We saw so many students were there for their revolutionary education. The statue of Che was a good work. Huge open space in front of the statue for you to take photos.

Along with seeing the train museum this monument to Ernesto “Che” Guevara is also an historical site. It is situated in Plaza Che Guevara (Che Guevara Square) in Santa Clara. As every Cuban knows Che Guevara was an Argentinean medical student who became a leading figure of the Cuban Revolution to overthrow the right-wing dictator, Fulgencio Batista. The monument complex includes several monuments to Che, including an 82-foot statue of the man himself and his mausoleum.

Worth a visit if you are in Santa Cruz.

My sole purpose of going to Santa Clara was to visit Che Guevera museum and I am glad I made all the efforts to be there. We stayed a night in Santa Clara, it was a great experience to see the small worn out city along with this well-kept Museum. It’s not a huge museum but it’s absolutely a good history lesson to understand this famous and somewhat controversial personality. The Museum hosts items used by Che and 29 of his fellow revolutionaries. You can feel their struggle for revolution through the items and pictures. It’s free of charge however mobile phones and cameras are not allowed to take inside. You will have to deposit those before you enter. At the time we visited, it wasn’t as crowded as mentioned by some of the reviews I read. There is a small café and a small souvenir shop next to it too. If you are planning your trip to Cuba and crossing by Santa Clara, I would highly recommend a detour and visit this place (of course only if you are interested in Cuban revolution and Che)

The largest waterfall in cuba we were told. The water is sourced from mountain spring. The natural surroundings are beautifull and relaxing. Many people go there to take a swim to cool off. Definitely worth visiting. The road to the fall is unfortunately not in a good shape.

Best activity I went on in Cuba!!! Absolutely stunning waterfalls that you can swim in, there's even a jungle tour to a cave. We got a taxi from Cienfuegos and got there around 10:30 (come as early as possible because it got busy later on).

Beautiful landscape and natural pools for a refreshing swim! Go early in the morning and you will have it all for yourself. Stunning views.

We went from cienfuegos to El Nicho. Trip was suppose to cost 15 euro pp we ended up paying 20 euro pp for the trip and 10 euro pp entrance fee. We were travelling with 6 in one car. Make sure to watch out for 'all included trips'. I really cant grasp the idea that a government organisation would ask for euro instead of CUP. El Nicho itself is beautiful, small and bit crowded (we went in low season). The place itself is not big, 500m walk from the parking. Water is very refreshing cold. Image shows all entry prices for El Nicho and wide surroundings.

Beautiful setting and lovely water for swimming. Short walk through some easy terrain to get to the pools - good fun to go off the trails and explore the surrounding jungle. Quite expensive access.

Such an amazing place to visit. It is usually packed, but even so we managed to have a good swim in the pools. Recommend 100%

Beautiful place . Waterfalls are worth the hike . Safe nature trail

This is a wonderful site. Not the kind of manicured Botanical Garden that you might expect but more of a natural part that has many exotic plants and trees. Other reviewers said the path was hard to find. This was not our experience. The paths seemed well maintained. We really enjoyed walking around and looking at the amazing plants and birds. What would have made this a 5 star attraction would have been the possibility of a guided tour or at lease a map with some information one the different types of plants and trees. Some signs in from of some of the plants would also be great.

Great place to spend a couple hours. Trees from around the world as well as native species. You might also catch a glimpse of the Cuban national bird - tocororo.

We went here after the flamingo watching. It is on the way back to Cienfuegos. Not very big garden (we finished in 2 hours) and you can get ticket in the front entrance. There is a small cafe/restaurant in the garden so you may grab a coffee etc there. Don't expect something extraordinary, it's purely a nice green area with many nice trees and flowers. Good to enjoy the garden and nature during your vacation.

We had a magnificent guide. He spoke excellent English. His knowledge was fascinating. The arboretum is enormous, so the guide really helped

I have visited many botanical gardens, but this one is not really worth a visit. It is basically an area of bush/jungle with a fence around it, and a ticket office at the entrance. We paid 520 CUP per person, which I find expensive. Euros or US$ are not accepted, but fortunately our taxi driver changed money for us. They wanted to see our passports, but copies or screenshots are also OK. There were many mosquitos, so bring some insect repellent. The garden is quite far for the centre of Cienfuegos, it is approx. 20 minutes by taxi.

Really nice to do and walk around. Taxi should ask 20CUC for the trip from Cienfuegos and return with a couple of hours to self visit

Absolutely worth a visit! The local guide will guarantee a short but enriching visit. Approx 2h

Attention: always ask for the price of the food and drinks, also the chairs and the umbrella (we are not even sure, if the umbrella is really private property..!) the prices are similar to europe, actually even more expensive! + the beach is pretty with nice sand

I loved that this beach have umbrellas already there to protect you from the Sun.

Very good diving, there is even a small cave to swim through. The bay is shallow, covered with sea grass which gives home for zillions of animals. The food at the beach restaurant is quite good. Very friendly guests helped with translation.

Beautiful beach, better cocktails, great way to spend our last day in Cuba

Lovely beach. Spectacular sunsets.

(Translated by Google) A nice beach, but I didn't like the dirt from people throwing beer cans everywhere. It's a nice place, it's unfortunate that the people are so dirty. (Original) Una linda playa, pero no me gustó la suciedad de la gente que tira latas de cerveza por todos lados. Es un lindo lugar, lamentable que la gente sea tan sucia.

(Translated by Google) The beach is mostly frequented by locals, but unfortunately it's very dirty and full of abandoned cans. The sea isn't great, but you can grab a bite to eat at the kiosks behind it. (Original) Spiaggia frequentata soprattutto da locali, purtroppo molto sporca, piena di lattine abbandonate, mare niente di che, possibilità di mangiare qualcosa ai chioschi alle sue spalle.

Fun place for kids and family trip. The show was nice.

Dolphins are amazing BUT, as a tourist they will ripp you of for the entrance fee by double! Also on entrance they say you can take pictures with your phone, but when you get down they say NO..after that if you want any memory from that day, you need to buy pictures for 35 euros/dollars, what is crazy..

Delfinario works from 8:30-15:00 and they have 2 shows, one at 10:00 and another at 14:00. Swimming with delfins is possible, but only after the show. Prices are different if you are local and if you are a tourist. And it's a very big difference, they are ripping off tourists (more than x2 more expensive than for locals). - The show is 10 euros/dollars - The show with swimming with delfins after is 50 euros/dollars For swimming they don't allow you to take pictures, they do it with their camera and charge 10 euros/dollars per picture or 35 for all pictures. The photographer does not try to do a good job, they just do a lot of photos and they are not good, so that you would just pay for all and not search for at least one good picture.

This was my fourth visit to this delfinarium in several years, and the last one. New staff arrived, the bad ones. Try to cheat on exchange rate, try to cheat on ticket prices, try to do whatever it takes to get the money... common thieves. Very bad expirience, so next time, with my next group, I will find one of the other delfinariums. Please stay away if You do not want to get robbed, whatever they say or however they try to justify their actions. Very very bad...

It was a ripp off. The price is 6000 CUP (25€) per person and you can read it everywhere but when you come there they take you 50€ per person, you can't pay in CUP or by credit card, plus you have to buy their photos for 35€ extra eventhough they told us at the entrance that we can take our camera and phone to take a photos and videos.

The Management sets up prices in peso, then calculate them in dollars per 120 instead of 350. We were refused to pay in peso what is completely illegal. No recommendation to come here.

A ripp off and horrible stuff. Price is 6000 CUP (25€) and you can read it everywhere but when you come there they take you 50€ per person plus you have to buy their photos for 35€ extra.

Punta Gorda in Cienfuegos is a stunning peninsula where the sea breeze meets elegant colonial charm. The views over the bay are unforgettable, especially at sunset when the sky turns golden and pink. You’ll find quiet streets, colorful villas, and relaxed locals. It’s perfect for a peaceful stroll, a drink by the water, or watching vintage cars pass by. A highlight of Cienfuegos that beautifully captures the city’s serene, romantic spirit.

Nice place to rest from city noise

Beautiful and peaceful area.

Beautiful area. Lovely park at the end with a bar making excellent pina colada

Very nice, absolutely a highlight of any Cuba trip

I love cienfuegos ,and it's beaches ,i really recomend going ther.

'Serenity combines the romanticism' is the best definition for the place!

Very pretty place, but I have never been inside.

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Pretty nice place :)

Nice building

Great place

(Translated by Google) En: Magnificent, well-maintained building, at least from the outside, behind a very beautiful square. Eng: Magnificent building well maintained at least from the outside behind a very beautiful square. Esp: Magnificent edificio well designed for the smallest part of a very good plaza. (Original) Fr: Magnifique bâtiment bien entretenu tout du moins de l'extérieur derrière une très belle place. Eng: Magnificent building well maintained at least from the outside behind a very beautiful square. Esp: Magnífico edificio bien cuidado al menos por fuera detrás de una plaza muy bonita.

(Translated by Google) Really interesting, the architecture of Cienfuegos is very modern and seems to have been recently restored, it's really fresh (Original) Veramente interessante, l’architettura di Cienfuegos è molto moderna e sembra restaurata da pochissimo, è veramente fresca

Super elegant, peaceful and clean park. Very central and surrounded by many venues and nice cafes and restaurants. Sometimes it even hosts sone nice evening events. Great place to meet locals ❤️🇨🇺

A big concrete park just down the road from our hotel - Meliá San Carlos - and opposite the main theatre, the Parque José Martí is a nice place to relax and go for a stroll. Old men playing chess in the shade and tourists like us taking photos and listening to our respective guides talking about José Martí - a Spanish guy who is a bit of a national hero after devoting much of his life to the cause of Cuban independence. This park, a big monument in Plaza de le Revolución and the country's main international airport, to name but a few things, are all named after him and I'm sure there are many other sites around the country named in his honour too.

José Martí Park in Cienfuegos, Cuba, stands as a historic and vibrant heart of the city, embodying its rich cultural heritage. Named after the revered Cuban national hero, the park is surrounded by significant landmarks that highlight the city's neoclassical charm. The beautiful Cienfuegos Cathedral and the impressive Terry Theatre frame the park, each telling a story of the city's past and its artistic legacy. In the center of the park, a statue of José Martí serves as a constant reminder of his enduring influence on Cuban history. The unique Arc de Triomphe, the only one of its kind in Cuba, adds a distinctive touch to this lively square. Regular cultural and social events transform the park into a bustling hub, attracting both locals and visitors to experience the vibrant spirit of Cienfuegos.

Nice place to wander around and enjoy the beautiful buildings and street life. The crowd on their smartphones linked to the local WiFi place!

The park is the central point of town with the only triumphal arch in Cuba erected by homesick French settlers. It is surrounded by the most important buildings such as the Cathedral, Government House, Teatro Terry, Palacio Ferrer, musical dome.

Gorgeous! Ask your taxi driver to drive you around the park even if you are just driving through Cienfuegos. It's worth the detour!

Nice square in the town with a theatre on one side (it was being refurbished when we visited).

Tomás Terry Theater is a historical masterpiece in the heart of Cienfuegos, showcasing the grandeur of 19th-century architecture and the rich spirit of Cuban culture and art.

You will find yourself in another era! A well-preserved theater that has been operating since 1895! Amazing wooden seats and a huge stage. It's definitely worth a visit

It is located at the main square where all the older buildings location. There are few places worth visiting like the theatre, municipal building and few more.

Today, August 10, 2025, I visited the TTT cafe alone, just to the right, as we see the Tomas Terry Theater in Cienfuegos. As soon as I entered the theater, theater employees urged me to go to the TTT cafe if I wanted to drink something, almost urgently. Since I wanted to drink a coffee and have a bite to eat, I went. I ended up ordering two sandwiches and, since it was very hot, three small cans of local beer. The sandwiches were tiny, with ham and poor quality bread. I ate them anyway, since I was hungry. When I asked for the bill, the cafe manager asked me for 9000 Cuban pesos, an exorbitant amount for what I ordered and received! The previous evening I had dinner at the excellent Bahia restaurant, also in Cienfuegos, and I paid only 4350 Cuban pesos. I complained to the TTT cafe about the unjustifiably high price, emphasizing to the person in charge that I am not an idiot and that I know very well what is happening to me. I have been traveling all over the world for years and have a lot of experience in traveling. I asked him for a discount and finally it came down to 7000 pesos, also a very high price for the cheap things I ordered! I am writing my comment here simply to protect other travelers from a similar fate to mine. Avoid TTT cafe, they are scammers! Do not listen to others' urgings and exhortations to visit specific cafes, restaurants or bars! Ask to see the menu first, before ordering! If they do not have a menu, leave!

Go to visit this theater, we were positively surprised. Our guide could speak fluently in French. We enjoyed this short but very good visit!

The theater is restored to its former glory, really beautiful. Participated at a very socialistic performance, nicely done. It was interesting to see the hole theater public standing in attention when the first two rows were filled up with delayed local politicians and their families. Not even a king gets such attention as a local politician. The theater was filled with students and military personal, the ovations were deafening.

Must see if you ever go to Cienfuegos Beautiful architecture

Great place to hang out and swim for the day.. you can pick out a secluded spot for peace and quiet too. The food and booze are plentiful ... Not the best, but you can drink all day ! We cycled there from Playa Giron.

It's a jaw-dropping place!!! I visited during late September. I terribly got burn but wether was wonderful to chill with my wife. $15 will satisfy you with compact lunch and free drinks from 10am until 4pm.

We loved this place, incredible still blue water for snorkelling, buffet lunch wasn't great but drinks were good and overall great value for money.

Awesome place even though the road to get there is a bit damaged

Nice beach, you can spend the whole day without going anywhere. You can rent a mask and swim a little. Snorkeling is not very good as the coral reef is poor and old. They do not want to restore it. The beach works on the system all inclusive. The cost of visiting 15 convertible pesos. There is parking, but it is not free! Place for a single visit. Around you can find a lot of interesting places.

Did an awesome diving lesson... 35 CUC... Thanks for all

I went there but not with a guided trip. I had the worst experience in the entire Cuba. They tried to get money to watch our bicycles when our Airbnb host told us that we shouldn't pay anything if we arrive by bicycles. Then, the kitchen was already closed (we arrived 2/3 hours before closing time) and they asked us to pay the full price for the whole day when it includes food. The worst thing of this entire experience was their behavior. They were very rude, entitled and, most of all, they were extremely unpleasant because they were cursing us in Spanish. And I know Spanish

Small museum, but a good visit to see the history behind the invasion.

Museo Girón is a powerful and deeply moving place to visit. The exhibits are small but filled with real stories, photographs, and artifacts that bring the events of the Bay of Pigs to life. Walking through the museum, I could feel the pride and resilience of the Cuban people — it’s not just history, it’s emotion. The staff were knowledgeable and happy to answer questions, giving more context about what happened and how it shaped the country. If you’re interested in Cuba’s past and want to understand its spirit beyond the beaches, this museum is a must-see.

Small museum but good to see Cubans view of the US invasion to Cuba. If you ask you can also get a book with english translation. You can also use the toilet there.

Awesome and it has WIFI.... When your done go to the far beach called Playa Los Cocos which is nicer than the hotel one. If you like adventure ask about renting a horse. Ask anyone as they all know the guy who rents horses. They are well cared for, well fed and the 2.5 houres tour cost me 10CUC (I gave him 20 as I had the time of my life).

Interesting museum to get to know a bit better the Cuban history.

Nice and well organised. Good to learn the Cuban view on the invation of the US

Very small museum split into two wings charting the failed CIA-backed invasion here. Unfortunately, everything is in Spanish which makes it difficult to connect with the exhibits. Bring a translator if you're visiting. The intact ex-WW2 vehicles outside the museum were the most interesting things here. You may also have a chance to watch an English subtitled short film about the invasion at the back of the museum, otherwise the whole place takes 30 minutes max to complete.

This is honestly the most beautiful cenote I’ve seen in Cuba. It’s a cool mix of fresh and salt water. You can see freshwater creatures on top and saltwater fish deeper down. The right side goes from around 2 to 3 meters deep to about 23 meters. The left side is even deeper and way more impressive. If you keep going to the far left, that part is absolutely amazing. Most people don’t go that far, but you should definitely try it. Totally worth it!

A nice place to relax away from civilization. We came across a crab migration, there were hundreds of them. You can rest and then go to the other side of the road to the Caribbean Sea where you can snorkel

As a first-time scuba diver, I had a great time at Cueva de los Peces. For 35 USD, you can go snorkling in the Cueva and go scuba-diving with a guide in the sea, on the other side of the road (you can also just do snorkling for 5 USD and they will provide you with a mask). My guide gave a crash-course on basic safety tips and held my arm throughout our dive while showing me giant crabs, eels, fish, corals, etc. I felt safe the whole time.

One of the nice attractions of the area of Playa Giron. Across the road there is a nice beach. Don’t forget to bring bathing suit. The water in the Cenote is amazingly nice to dive and swim.

Amazing fresh water stream -- super deep and crystal clear it feels like you're swimming in bottled mineral water. Suprisingly quiet as well as most people hang out at the beach nearby instead (which is awesome for snorkeling). But this spring-fed stream is just so magical with lots of trees around it as well

First off this used to be a great place. It costs 200 pecos entry but there are no fish. Apparently with the hurricane a few years ago, there are no longer any fish. This is a small cenote and seems somewhat dirty. It gets hoards of bus traffic. We did go snorkeling across the road and that was pretty decent. You have to go about 100m out to the right or left to find some nice coral features.

Best time of my life here! Bring your snorkelling gear and do both sides of the street. When in the cenote, go through the rocks into the smaller part and continue to the end (don't worry it is safe). You can swim down there for an extra 10 minutes one way. It is actually prettier too! You feel like you are swimming in a jungle! I had the crocodile as food, it was fine. Heads up: all the choices at this restaurant are 15CUC so no savings here but there is a booth in the parking lot that offers sandwiches and good BURGERS for 3CUC!!! The ocean part is to die for. I saw huge schools of fish after only a few minutes. I personally liked the corals here, lots of colour and variety. Don't believe the Debbie Downers. There are over 20 dive sites within 10 minutes and many shipwrecks put there on purpose for our entertainment. This is snorkelling paradise! If you try a little you can even see monster groupers, come on, where else can do do all of this FOR FREE???????? Yes I did say free.

Came with the JFK tour group and left dissatisfied with their service. I think choosing the Nixon tour group wouldve been a better choice.

We saw sooooo many fishes 😱😱😱😱😱 and the water was warm. Wowowow amazing.

I'm with the air support...don't see no seals in the water...I'm going back home...waste of a good pair of underwear...and they were the silk panties too...got me wet now putting me up dry...last time I will ever fly for I cia...epic

Nice place... and Caribbean see!!! Very clear and warmer water as in Atlantic ocean in the north (Varadero).

Nice place for snorkeling .

World class diving. Multiple wrecks. Very calm 55 feet of water that is crystal clear. And a cliff underwater to the abyss. I have seen hammerhead species there. Eels, lionfish, mantas, lobster, and spectacular corals. I strongly recommend that you purchase the dive photos from the dive master as his camera and photography is spectacular.

air support arrived on time very good service by US military I don’t know why everyone else here is saying they got theirs late. Personally I prefer buying the gold Kennedy package which includes extra fast service and an aircraft carrier Overall 12 stars

Once a beautiful place, but now a dilapidated one. Missing tourists, crumbling equipment, broken boats and hungry crocodiles. When you start talking to the local workers, it is very sad and frustrating. At the restaurant I was first given an overpriced tourist menu and after a reproachful look I was given a half Cuban menu. Even the entrance fee to the farm is, according to the (offensive) Cuban tradition, more than 15 times higher for tourists than for locals.

We were lucky that the criadero (nursery) was practically empty when we visited. It as very hot, so avoiding delays caused by crowds was great. Very educational and well looked-after nature park with loads of Cuban crocodiles at every stage of development from hatchlings to enormous mature adults. Everything was explained to us in great detail and I learned something new about the Bay of Pigs invasion: A lot of the invading troops were killed and eaten by these crocodiles in the swamps around where we were standing. Typical outdoor public toilets, but this time the worst so far. No light, extremely humid, all urinalshadbeen smashed off the walls, no running water to either flush or wash one's hands, and still the matronly guardian of the toilet paper was outside with her wicher bowl! Lunch was included and OK, following the usual pattern of you eat what you're given, no choices and you pay for any drinks - not even water is included. After lunch, we were due to go on a boat trip around the swamp etc, to see the crocs, but it was far too hot and there was no cover on the smallish boat so we decided against going out on the water and barbecuing ourselves! All in all a good visit to see the animals.

It was very interesting, I've never had such respect for crocodiles until i saw them in action for their meal :D Definitely recommend

Very good facilities! I didn’t expect that. You can the Cuban “version” of crocodile, an ancient fish which they try to reserve it before its distinction small crocodile, at a large facility There are shop and restaurants.

Good place to see crocodiles. Gets very crowded in waves as each tour bus arrives. You have to pay to use the washrooms 1 CUCwhich would be ok if it had toilet seats, didn't smell so bad, was actually clean, and provided you with more than 2 sheets of toilet paper. You can pay to feed or hold a croc, 1 CUC.

We also only paid 5 CUC and got a drink for free. It was nice seeing the crocodiles. Hopefully for a good reason, as they stated, that they raise them because the crocodile babies otherwise die. Not so much to see otherwise.

Excellent fun but bring lots and lots of sun anti mosquito spray and loose change in case you want to fishing rod-feed some crocs.

(Translated by Google) Very cute and worth going. Crocodiles of all ages and much more. Well-kept park, it's a shame that we weren't able to take the trip to see the reproduction of the Taino village due to the lack of petrol due to the Cuban crisis. (Original) Molto carino e vale la pena andare. Coccodrilli di tutte le età e molto altro. Parco curato, peccato che non siamo riusciti a fare la gita a vedere la riproduzione del villaggio Taino a causa della manzanza di benzina dovuta alla crisi di Cuba.

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended to enjoy the indigenous flora and fauna of Cuba, in their natural habitat. (Original) Molt recomanable per gaudir de la flora i la fauna autòctona de Cuba, en el seu hàbitat natural.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place. I recommend a motorboat cruise. In the restaurant you can try what crocodile tastes like :) (Original) Bardzo ładne miejsce. Polecam rejs motorówką. W restauracji można spróbować jak smakuje krokodyl :)

(Translated by Google) The flora and fauna in Cuba is unique, the largest mangrove forests in the Caribbean, rare orchids and birds, the Cuban crocodile, which only occurs here, and endangered animal species that are particularly researched and protected here. The Zapata swamps are a fantastic nature conservation paradise and therefore cannot be visited by tourists at any time. Tourists are guided along certain paths to permitted places where they can see and eat the widespread so-called American crocodile. This is how we try to strike a balance between animal protection and tourism. (Original) Die Pflanzen- und Tierwelt in Kuba ist einmalig, die größten Mangrovenwälder der Karibik, seltene Orchideen und Vögel, das nur hier vorkommende Kubakrokodil, vom Aussterben bedrohte Tierarten, die hier besonders erforscht und geschützt werden. Die Zapata-Sümpfe sind ein fantastisches Naturschutzparadies und können deshalb auch nicht jederzeit von Touristen besucht werden. Die Touristen werden auf bestimmten Pfaden zu erlaubten Orten geführt, wo sie das massenhaft verbreitete sogenannte amerikanische Krokodil besichtigen und auch essen können. So versucht man eine Balance zwischen Tierschutz und Tourismus herzustellen.

(Translated by Google) I recommend a trip to this place. Beautiful. (Original) Polecam wycieczkę do tego miejsca. Przepięknie.

(Translated by Google) It's worth leaving the beach and visiting this peninsula :) Crocodiles, both live and on plates... for those interested, fantastic, lush nature, it's also worth going to the island with the village of the tribe living there. For me - a great trip! :) (Original) Warto ruszyć się z plaży i pojawić się na tym półwyspie :) Krokodyle, żywe i te na talerzu...dla zainteresowanych , fantastyczna, bujna przyroda, warto wybrać się też na wysepkę z wioską plemienia zamieszkującego tamtejsze tereny. Dla mnie - super wycieczka! :)

(Translated by Google) You must see this place while in Cuba. Not every taxi driver wants to go there because the road is terrible. But the incentive in euros will work. Before entering the park, you must take a local guide to your car. Luckily they speak English. In the park, there are mainly flamingos, herons... of course there are crocodiles living there, but they come out after dark. I recommend! (Original) Trzeba koniecznie to miejsce zobaczyć będąc na Kubie. Nie każdy taksówkarz chce tam pojechać ponieważ droga jest fatalna. Ale zachęta w eur podziała. Przed wjazdem do parku trzeba obowiązkowo zabrać do samochodu lokalnego przewodnika. Całe szczęście że mówią po angielsku. W parku przede wszystkim flemingi, czaple.... oczywiście żyją tam krokodyle Ale wychodzą po zmroku. Polecam!