Valle de los Ingenios
Valle de los Ingenios
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- Isnalvys M14 contributionsGetting to know the Valley of Los IngeniosThe landscape is beautiful and the history it contains captivates. It is a shame that many mills are being lost due to lack of restoration. The staff at Manaca Iznaga are super cool. The San Isidro museologist is very prepared on the subject. The girls from Guáimaro are super attentive.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 4, 2024
- Guide français/anglais TrinidadTrinidad, Cuba10 contributionsExcellent guided tour to the valley of sugar millsEven if it rained a little at first, the views at Mirador (1st stop) were excellent. Customers particularly liked San Isidro de los Destiladeros, as it is the best example of the sugar manufacturing steps. The Manaca-Iznaga Tower remains impressiveVisited August 2024Traveled on businessWritten August 12, 2024
- lenKarlsruhe, Germany25 contributionsSugarcane farmers and great viewsThe outlook was fantastic, it was very interesting how much we got told about the sugarcane farmers and about the history of how it all went down at that time. That's why I'd say it's definitely worth a trip. But you shouldn't expect anything super spectacular. The sellers waiting for you at the tower are super intrusive and annoying - that was rather uncomfortable. But great views and interesting history.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten December 16, 2024
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Fergs85
Thornton-Le-Dale, UK1,086 contributions
Feb 2020
Not only a good way to enjoy a train ride, but also an opportunity to see a little more history and local life away from the town of Trinidad itself. The train leaves every morning at 09.30, pretty much on schedule, and the ticket office opens around 09.10. It’s a 30 CUC round trip, arriving back in Trinidad around 15.30.
Don’t expect a steam locomotive, but you will get a chance to cross into the cab of the diesel loco and sit in the driver’s seat. It’s a slow ride through the countryside but with plenty to enjoy along the way, and you’ll get a very decent Mojito in the “bar car”.
The main destination is Manaca Inzaga, once the site of a flourishing sugar plantation, where you can climb the bell tower for all-round views; the bell that once summoned the slaves now sits in front of the colonial mansion. It’s a bit of a tourist trap for lace products, but that can be skipped easily enough. From there, it’s a short distance to the FNTA sugar mill, where you’re confronted by the rusting remains of a large industrial complex, now defunct but very evocative of a by-gone era. The final stop, Guachinango, allows a chance for a quick swim, if you can find your way to the river, and a decent lunch in a colonial style restaurant.
Don’t expect a steam locomotive, but you will get a chance to cross into the cab of the diesel loco and sit in the driver’s seat. It’s a slow ride through the countryside but with plenty to enjoy along the way, and you’ll get a very decent Mojito in the “bar car”.
The main destination is Manaca Inzaga, once the site of a flourishing sugar plantation, where you can climb the bell tower for all-round views; the bell that once summoned the slaves now sits in front of the colonial mansion. It’s a bit of a tourist trap for lace products, but that can be skipped easily enough. From there, it’s a short distance to the FNTA sugar mill, where you’re confronted by the rusting remains of a large industrial complex, now defunct but very evocative of a by-gone era. The final stop, Guachinango, allows a chance for a quick swim, if you can find your way to the river, and a decent lunch in a colonial style restaurant.
Written March 31, 2020
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Lynne P
Lethbridge, Canada35 contributions
Jan 2020
Take the train! This old smoke belching beast takes you on a somewhat bumpy but fascinating journey through the countryside, over trestles, and through farms, with great views along the way. And the crew will invite you to sit in the engine room. A short stop at the tower and market where a steep climb for $1 CUC rewards you with spectacular views and photo ops. Then a side track to the old sugar factory where a guide will explain the history and process. Back up the train and then on to the ranch for lunch or a walk or a beverage. And music! Always music - probably the best of the trip. enjoy.
Written February 12, 2020
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ParadiseMe2U
Bogota, Colombia39 contributions
Jan 2020
Trinidad and the valley de los ingenios cuba, if you have time out to take this tour just do it, amazing photos, walk around share a laugh with the locals, see all the arts and crafts, visit the restaurants although the first restaurant we went to, was already chosen for us and didn't disappoint.
The little shopping market, and side streets so full arts and crafts, but the best part of the tour was the history of this town, This was where the main sugar industry started, over 50 mills or more, the indigenous people of Cuba faded out by diseases brought in by foreigners its believed.
It was also in the 1780's when slaves was bought and sold from Africa back in the day, since then you will find a very inter cultural mix of cubans, local tour guides will definitely clue you up on this part.
The little shopping market, and side streets so full arts and crafts, but the best part of the tour was the history of this town, This was where the main sugar industry started, over 50 mills or more, the indigenous people of Cuba faded out by diseases brought in by foreigners its believed.
It was also in the 1780's when slaves was bought and sold from Africa back in the day, since then you will find a very inter cultural mix of cubans, local tour guides will definitely clue you up on this part.
Written January 23, 2020
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Betula103
Australia7,841 contributions
Jan 2020
The valley is an historic sugar-cane area and for a small charge you can climb the Manaca Iznaga tower for excellent views of the surrounding countryside. We were also interested to see an old sugar-cane grinder. This region is easy to get to from Trinidad.
Written March 3, 2020
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Priiskaa
Dornach, Switzerland94 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We took a taxi directly from Trinidad for €20 there and back. First we drove to the car park near the Torre del Ignaza. We then went up there. You pay an entrance fee, 70 pesos per person. The tower looks a bit dangerous and would probably no longer be allowed in Switzerland/Germany :) but it's OK. At the top you have a beautiful view of everything.
When we got down there, there was someone with a baby falcon, which you can hold and take photos of, but they also want a few euros for it...
Then we walked through the Hacienda Ingenio Manaca Iznaga, down the stairs at the back. There is a sugar cane press/mill. A demonstration started right away and we were able to drink sugar cane juice, but they charge money for that too.
The taxi then took us to the Hotel Buena Vista. We could have skipped that, it's just a big hotel. The next stop was the Loma del Puerto lookout point. Nice view, you can have a drink there and there is a zipline.
When we got down there, there was someone with a baby falcon, which you can hold and take photos of, but they also want a few euros for it...
Then we walked through the Hacienda Ingenio Manaca Iznaga, down the stairs at the back. There is a sugar cane press/mill. A demonstration started right away and we were able to drink sugar cane juice, but they charge money for that too.
The taxi then took us to the Hotel Buena Vista. We could have skipped that, it's just a big hotel. The next stop was the Loma del Puerto lookout point. Nice view, you can have a drink there and there is a zipline.
Written November 29, 2023
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MRA1965
Oxford, UK41 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We took a guide for this trip, which is unlike us, but well worth it. She took us to to 2 old sugar plantations and explained everything really well - on our own we'd have been wandering around and guessing everything as not much is written at the sites. I felt it was a very honest tour, pointing out how the slave trade made this possible, bringing wealth to the Spanish bosses and at what cost to those slaves. I guess they can be honest about it here more than USA, as they can blame the Spanish and the Americans have only their ancestors to blame.
Written February 5, 2020
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dianedinky
Dunfermline, UK1,358 contributions
Mar 2020
Took the steam train from Trinidad through the valley. It is not that far a trip in miles but the train is pretty slow so you leave at 9.30am and are not back until just after 3pm. I enjoyed the slow pace though as you got to take in the countryside and everything that was happening outside your window - and could take photos at your leisure.
The stops were also nicely varied whereby you could go up the slave watch-tower or just stroll around the stalls/shops at the first one, then experience the living museum sugar mill at the second then have a bit of chill time at the ranch/estate of the last stop or go for a horseback ride if you prefer. Was actually much more to do and see than I had thought.
The stops were also nicely varied whereby you could go up the slave watch-tower or just stroll around the stalls/shops at the first one, then experience the living museum sugar mill at the second then have a bit of chill time at the ranch/estate of the last stop or go for a horseback ride if you prefer. Was actually much more to do and see than I had thought.
Written April 26, 2020
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KFM214
San Diego, CA103 contributions
Dec 2019
We had a day's excursion to the Valle de los Ingenios, and trekked down the Valle and up again over the course of 4 hours. A word to the wise: the walk down to the falls, and then back up again could prove taxing if you are out of shape. The falls are spectacular, and if the weather permits, you can take a dip in a crystal clear watering hole. Very interesting side trip out of Trinidad for experiencing the "jungle."
Written April 2, 2020
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Kari G
1 contribution
Feb 2019 • Friends
I visited here with my study abroad group back in January 2019. And it was one of my favorite excursions we did. Full of history, beautiful, and amazing guide. Reiner Romero Hernandez was our guide and he was so kind and knowledgeable. I highly recommend you visit!
Written January 12, 2020
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leon b
Rotterdam, The Netherlands84 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
the view from the tower is not really very special. you especially looking forward to the stalls where locals try to sell their wares. the highlight of this trip is the ride from trinidad to here. it's a scenic route.
Written January 9, 2016
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how can i join this tour and how much for each person? thanks
Written September 27, 2023
Como puedo llegar desde trinidad hasta El Valle de los ingenios?? Y los valores ? Somos 4 personas 😉🙋♀️
Written January 13, 2020
hola Javier, donde reservaste el taxi compartido en trinidad para e ll valle y cuanto te costó?
Written July 18, 2019
sugar was cuba's " gold " until the americans tried to destroy cuba by sacking the world market with over production 50 years ago. modern day pirates still exist!
Written March 4, 2019
Nowadays the regime is killing Cuba, All good
Written March 11, 2019
Ciao volevo sapere dove hai prenotato l'escursione
Written August 27, 2017
Noi ci siamo affidati a Cubatur nel centro di Trinidad
Written August 29, 2017
Does anyone know the hours of operation? I've looked everywhere and can't find anything.
Written June 6, 2017
Hi,
While going with the train is definitely an option, I opted to hire a taxi in Trinidad for some three hours at the cost of 10 Euros. We passed by the mirador with a great view onto the Valle de los Ingenious before getting into the valley proper. On the return trip, I made the taxi stop by a couple of ancient mansions by the road which, unfortunately, were in total disarray but it took little fantasy to imagine how amazing life must have been during the golden times of the sugar cane trade. We then passed by San Isidro de los Destiladeros. While included in the list of places to visit, I had the impression that it is a bit off the beaten track. It was worth a visit. Ask the locals on site about the legend of the ghost of the immensely rich owner of the place.
Written June 11, 2017
Hola, Sevmar queria preguntarte, que precio tiene el tren y donde es que se paga? Yo queria agarrarlo pero si como dices es tan carro y no vale la pena, tal vez no. Gracias por la informacion, Saludos.
Written August 2, 2016
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