Valle de los Ingenios
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Betula103
Australia7,903 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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MRA1965
Oxford, UK37 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, UK734 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, CA111 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 Netherlands86 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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Peter S
45 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The train with its old wagons takes you into the Valle de los Ingenios. The train stops at Manaca Iznaga for about an hour before setting off to the sugar mills - again stopping for about an hour before the return journey. Whilst the onwards journey is nice and relaxing as you drive through the cuban countryside and villages, I wouldn't bother going to the sugar mills - there's nothing to do and the restaurants (2) looked very poor quality. Although the locals do earn money from you stopping there.
The mansion house with restaurant/bar in manaca looks very impressive; a climb up the tower (1 cuc) is a must do. Always make sure you have change and low number notes when buying gifts in the markets as they don't always have change.
You could either stay in Manaca Iznaga, eat in a restaurant and have a walk around before boarding the train on its return journey or simply get a taxi back to Trinidad.
The mansion house with restaurant/bar in manaca looks very impressive; a climb up the tower (1 cuc) is a must do. Always make sure you have change and low number notes when buying gifts in the markets as they don't always have change.
You could either stay in Manaca Iznaga, eat in a restaurant and have a walk around before boarding the train on its return journey or simply get a taxi back to Trinidad.
Written May 22, 2019
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Oleconradsen
Barcelona14 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Visiting Valle de los Ingenios was interesting, rather than booking a tour, we had a Taxi for 2 . at 30 CUC, first stop was Valle de los Ingenios, a lookout over the valey, then to an old
plantation, where you had a great view over the fields from a 40 m tower, to many local selling all kind of crafts, but also bananas and something to drink, next to the restaurant in the old main building.
Then 3. stop was an old Sugar mill, all mills in the area are closed, and this one is being converted to a museum, but we had an excellent private guided tour.
plantation, where you had a great view over the fields from a 40 m tower, to many local selling all kind of crafts, but also bananas and something to drink, next to the restaurant in the old main building.
Then 3. stop was an old Sugar mill, all mills in the area are closed, and this one is being converted to a museum, but we had an excellent private guided tour.
Written November 19, 2017
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swift314
Sheffield, UK12,551 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
Foe 1 cuc you can climb the tower for some nice views, there is a little craft market and guys selling sugar cane juice but apart from that nothing here - i wouldnt sit in the train station as the roof looks ready to fall.
Written February 17, 2016
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MerliSYD
Bowral, Australia26 contributions
Jan 2016 • Couples
We had a taxi driver take us from Trinidad to Valle de los Ingenios and it was by far the best way to see this valley.
Instead of spending hours on an old, slow steam train is hundreds of other tourists, we were able to zoom from one place to the next and stop at many more places that the train does not have access to.
We started at the usual Manaca Iznaga and paid 1 CUC to climb the tower. Well worth it, make sure you go all the way to the top. Just take your time and step carefully if you're afraid of heights. It really isn't a problem and the view from the top is amazing!
Funnily enough, while we were at the top of the tower, we saw the train arrive and hundreds of tourists spill out and head for the tower. Negotiating the tight tower stairs and landings with that many people would have been a nightmare. Another reason to skip the train!
Next, we visited the ruins of San Isidro de los Destiladeros and this was the best stop of our day. We had an lovely and fantastic guide who conducted a 1 hour tour of the sugar mill in both English and Spanish to cater for around 20 people who showed up at the same time. An educational and passionate description described all of the different areas and aspects of the sugar mill - Main house, water dam, distillery, sugar refinery, slave's quarters... We were taken on a journey through the history of the sugar mill, it's various owners and slavery. Interesting and educational!
Lastly we visited Guaimaro, a very well preserved sugar plantation which was in stark contrast to San Isidro. This tour is conducted in Spanish only.
Well worth the 20 minute drive from Trinidad, but skip that boring train ride.
Instead of spending hours on an old, slow steam train is hundreds of other tourists, we were able to zoom from one place to the next and stop at many more places that the train does not have access to.
We started at the usual Manaca Iznaga and paid 1 CUC to climb the tower. Well worth it, make sure you go all the way to the top. Just take your time and step carefully if you're afraid of heights. It really isn't a problem and the view from the top is amazing!
Funnily enough, while we were at the top of the tower, we saw the train arrive and hundreds of tourists spill out and head for the tower. Negotiating the tight tower stairs and landings with that many people would have been a nightmare. Another reason to skip the train!
Next, we visited the ruins of San Isidro de los Destiladeros and this was the best stop of our day. We had an lovely and fantastic guide who conducted a 1 hour tour of the sugar mill in both English and Spanish to cater for around 20 people who showed up at the same time. An educational and passionate description described all of the different areas and aspects of the sugar mill - Main house, water dam, distillery, sugar refinery, slave's quarters... We were taken on a journey through the history of the sugar mill, it's various owners and slavery. Interesting and educational!
Lastly we visited Guaimaro, a very well preserved sugar plantation which was in stark contrast to San Isidro. This tour is conducted in Spanish only.
Well worth the 20 minute drive from Trinidad, but skip that boring train ride.
Written January 24, 2016
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Como puedo llegar desde trinidad hasta El Valle de los ingenios?? Y los valores ? Somos 4 personas 😉🙋♀️
Jorge T
1 contribution
hola Javier, donde reservaste el taxi compartido en trinidad para e ll valle y cuanto te costó?
ALEXANDRA F
5 contributions
Hello,
Where do they offer the canopy rides?
George K
Glencoe IL127 contributions
Sorry I do not know about this
mirkorasta
Garbagnate Milanese, Italy35 contributions
Ciao volevo sapere dove hai prenotato l'escursione
tetoida
Pozzolo Formigaro, Italy1,073 contributions
Noi ci siamo affidati a Cubatur nel centro di Trinidad
Colette S
59 contributions
Does anyone know the hours of operation? I've looked everywhere and can't find anything.
Travelling Contessa
Vienna, Austria199 contributions
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.
Laidys05
San Diego, CA10 contributions
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.
Ulrich B
Sisseln84 contributions
Hola
I'm sorry, but I speak no Spanish ....
Saludos
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