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What to see in Pinar del Río

Discover the most interesting places to go in your visit to Pinar del Río, Cuba

The province of Pinar del Río, in the western region of Cuba, offers a great variety of activities relating to tobacco plantations, natural reserves, scuba diving or natural hot springs. 

Some of the most outstanding places you can visit in this region are:

Ciudad de Pinar del Río: Visit the capital of this characteristic Cuban province, which still preserves old colonial buildings. 

Museo de Ciencias Naturales Sandalio de Noda: Behold the facade of this imposing century-old mansion, a mixture of various architectural styles.

Museo Provincial de Historia: Discover the provincial history in this museum that displays the various stages of the island's past.

Teatro José Jacinto Milanés: Come to this beautiful nineteenth-century theatre adorned by a facade worthy of admiration. 

Palacio de los Matrimonios: Visit the neoclassical facade of this old building in the capital, where couples traditionally went to get married.

Fábrica de tabacos Francisco Donatien: Witness the handcrafted production process of the famous Cuban cigars cultivated in Pinar del Rio.

Catedral de Pinar del Río: Behold this small Cuban cathedral with beautiful stained-glass windows that gathers the neighbours on Sundays.

Fábrica de bebidas Casa Garay: Delight yourself with the Cuban rum Guayabita del Pinar, a tasty liquor typical of the region.

Calle Taller de Pinar del Río: Stop by this gallery founded by artist Pedro Pablo Oliva, where regional works of art are displayed.

Centro Provincial de Artes Plásticas: Go to this public gallery that seeks to promote the development of the arts in Pinar del Río.

Estadio Capitán San Luis Sports: Enjoy an exciting Cuban baseball game while watching one of the most popular teams in the country.

La Coloma: Explore this ancestral Cuban fishing village surrounded by an unforgettable tropical environment.

Plantación de tabaco Alejandro Robaina: Visit this traditional tobacco factory, which produces cigars for Cuba's most international brand.

Rancho La Guabina: Immerse yourself in the Guajira culture on this ranch that offers horseback riding, rodeos and delicious Cuban barbecues.

Playa Bailén: Come to this tropical Cuban beach with natural shade and fine sand, with all the comforts to spend the day.

Parque Nacional Península de Guanahacabibes: Discover this spectacular national park, a Unesco biosphere reserve since 1987.

Casa de la Miel: Learn about beekeeping in this curious ecomuseum that has beehives at the entrance of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula. 

Playa María la Gorda: Dive in this area of coloured reefs, sea lilies and countless species of fish.

Valle de Viñales: Step into this natural paradise of pines, limestone hills and tobacco plantations on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Viñales: Visit this distinctive Guajiro village lost in the middle of the beautiful valley considered a World Heritage Site.

Museo Municipal de Viñales: Learn about the social and natural history of the Viñales Valley where you will meet some of its most outstanding figures.

Jardín de Caridad: Discover the immense variety of flora that is cultivated in this colourful charity garden that has not stopped growing for more than a century.

La Casa del Veguero: Enter this traditional tobacco plant dryer where they will explain the process of cultivation, harvesting and production of the famous Cuban cigars.

Mural de la Prehistoria: Behold this beautiful pictorial mural drawn on the side of a mountain in the Sierra de Viñales.

Museo arqueológico de Viñales: Go to this archaeological information point where you can learn about the Mural de la Prehistoria (Prehistoric Mural) located in the valley.

Los Acuáticos: Discover this remote mountain village founded in the mid-twentieth century around waters with healing properties.

Cueva del Indio: Travel this archaeological route by boat along the river that crosses ancient indigenous settlements.

Cueva de San Miguel: Explore this cave with the remains of pre-Columbian tribes where they explain what is known about their culture.

Gran Caverna de Santo Tomás: Step into this complex network of underground caves that stretch for miles below the surface. 

Cayo Jutías: Enjoy a day of sun and sea on this fine sand island northwest of Pinar del Rio.

Puerto Esperanza: Meet this cosy and quiet fishing village where you can enjoy a day in front of the Caribbean coast.

Cayo Levisa: Walk around this white-sand islet surrounded by the blue waters of the Caribbean and home to the best beach in Pinar del Río.

Playa Mulata: Come to this secluded and peaceful tropical setting where you can enjoy the Guajira culture of its people.  

San Diego de los Baños: Discover this characteristic Cuban town that houses the most frequented hot spring resort on the island.

Balneario San Diego: Treat yourself to a therapeutic hot spring bath in these natural facilities that make up the best spa in Cuba.

Parque La Güira: Explore this huge protected park that conceals a mysterious abandoned mansion inside.

Cabañas Los Pinos: Visit this unusual cabin complex that served as a government facility after the Revolution.

Cueva de los Portales: Go to this open-air museum that collects some of Che Guevara's belongings in his headquarters hidden in this cavity.  

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