Cueva del Indio
Walk through a stalactite cave, then take a small electric boat along an underground river, emerging from an opening in a cliff on the far side.
Cueva del Indio lies in the Valle de San Vicente, about 5.5 km north of Viñales town. It was rediscovered in 1920, and its name comes from the remains and artifacts of the Taíno Indigenous people found inside. The visit begins with a walk of about 300 meters past stalactites, followed by a roughly 10-minute ride in an electric boat along the underground river. The boat emerges from a cave opening on the far side of the mogote (limestone hill). Near the exit there are a small waterfall and souvenir stalls. The whole visit takes about 30 minutes. Admission is roughly 5 US dollars equivalent, though prices in Cuba change frequently. Tour buses, including the Viñales Bus Tour, stop here, so it gets crowded. Arrive early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Palenque de los Cimarrones
- Cueva de la Vaca Hike
- Jardín Botánico de Caridad
- Viñales Town & Parque José Martí
- Viñales Valley
- Viñales Tobacco Farms
- Mural de la Prehistoria
- Mirador Los Jazmines