Viñales Valley
In 1979, this valley, measuring 11km by 5km, was recognized as a national monument and later inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for its spectacular “Mogotes” (limestone mountains) and cliffs that overlook tobacco plantations, as well as for the architecture of its traditional farms and villages.
To get the best view of this magnificent valley, one must go to the “Los Jazmines” hotel at sunset.
Palmarito Valley
The Palmarito Valley or “Guasasa” Valley can be easily accessed on foot or by horse from the town. Here, you’ll find numerous tobacco plantations from October to February, as well as various other types of crops throughout the rest of the year, such as corn, beans, coffee, yucca, sweet potatoes, malanga, and pineapples. Trees are also plentiful, including avocado, mango, guava, lemon, and banana trees! No one has lived there permanently since 1980, the year major floods hit the valley. Farmers come to work there by horse or on foot from the center of Viñales. This valley also boasts numerous caves.
Silencio Valley
This valley is located on the north side of Viñales, facing the Palmarito Valley. Here, you’ll also find tobacco plantations and fruit trees, as well as a lake and a viewpoint with a magnificent view of the “Chili” valley. Some farms are also accessible to visitors. The trails are a bit wider and flatter than those in the Palmarito Valley. The landscapes are quite different.
