Topes de Collantes
A national park in the Escambray Mountains at about 800 meters above sea level, covered with tropical rainforest, waterfalls, and coffee plantations, and ideal for hiking.
Topes de Collantes lies in the Escambray Mountains about 20 km north of the old town. The air is cool, and the protected area has several hiking routes: the Caburní waterfall, the Guanayara Park, the Vegas Grandes waterfall, and coffee plantations. Along the way you can spot the Cuban national bird, the Tocororo, and orchids. The mountain also has a sanatorium building dating from the 1950s. There is no public transport, so hire a car or join a tour agency's truck trip, since the mountain roads are steep. Each trail entrance has its own fee. Bring a swimsuit, non-slip shoes, and insect repellent.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Salto del Caburní
- Disco Ayala
- La Canchánchara
- Convento de San Francisco
- Ermita de la Popa
- Museo Romántico
- Casa de la Música
- Plaza Mayor