Parque el Cubano
Parque el Cubano
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Butch E
Nashville, TN635 contributions
Feb 2020
Our tour guide took several of us on this hike. Very nice hike with a couple of rocky/hilly climbs. Crossed the stream two times by holding onto a cable while walking on the rocks. Our guide pointed out several species of birds, including the Cuban national bird. If you go, go EARLY. This place becomes a traffic jam later in the day.
Written February 17, 2020
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Toadsfeet
Tisbury, UK312 contributions
Jan 2020
Spent the morning here as part of our tour. We had the use of a knowlegeable local guide, who pointed out the local flora and fauna. Over a rope bridge, following a river, sometimes the path is smooth and flat, other times climbing up some gentle rocky hills, around 4-5 kilometres each way. Stopped in an isolated farmers hut midway for a cup of brew. The destination is a waterfall, rockpool and the chance to do a spot of swimming before heading back. Very enjoyable easy paced ramble through some delightful countryside. On return to the start, we had a buffet style lunch, with some very sweet coffee.
Written February 4, 2020
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Fabiana S
7 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
About 10 minutes from the center of Trinidad (by car), entry costs 10 dollars per person and is worth it for the infrastructure. Quiet trail (+or- 1 hour) even for those with children or elderly people. And the waterfall is beautiful! Amazing color, a cave on the side and perfect for wonderful photos. Cuba is amazing!
Written February 13, 2024
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jstead
Ontario174 contributions
Jan 2020
Love the little swing bridge. A few kms of walking trails. Very peaceful. It's a great bike ride or scooter ride to get there. Although we saw a few small buses in the parking lot. Very nice.
Written January 20, 2020
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Ruhi
18 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Wonderful park! You can hike on your own here. And my advice would be to hike without a guide. You can go at your own pace, admire the beautiful nature and relax. I went with my sister. The path was clear and there is really no chance of getting lost. 😌🌴
Written July 31, 2022
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Megan A
7 contributions
Aug 2022
We booked a guide from our hotel - Memories - very friendly taxi driver and very knowledgable guide. Learnt a lot about Cuban history and how it has affected the fauna and flora. Nice touch to visit the coffee house and swim in the water fall.
Don't forget mosquito repellent tho! - There weren't too many but...
Don't forget mosquito repellent tho! - There weren't too many but...
Written August 19, 2022
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Damien S
Adelaide, Australia6,925 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
I recently visited as part of a tour group. The falls are surprisingly close to Trinidad. Cheap in price to attain entry to the park. From the car park you set off and walk for about 20-45 mins and you then arrive at the falls. The falls are running. It is easy to swim out into the caves and over to the waterfall. Then a walk back to the car park and all is over. Pack plenty of water and some snacks.
Written January 21, 2019
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YuYu C
Australia650 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
We paid $10 Cuc to enter the park at the restaurant shop/bar. Despite that we know everything has a price we are still unsure who the money goes to. It is a very easy walk with some interesting things like a big wasp net and an old traditional country house. You can visit the house if you wish and drink a traditional herbal tea (infusion) which is good for inflammation, circulation, digestion and more... health matters so give it a go. You can give the owner of the house from .10 to 25 cents. Although he is just happy with your visit we wanted to contribute. The waterfall is great with beautiful blue sky water it is 9 meters deep. An awesome experience definitely worth the effort this place is not to missed.
Written November 25, 2018
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Gracias por su comentario satisfactorio sobre su visita al parque El Cubano, esperemos que retorne nuevamente al parque para disfrutar de la naturaleza y el restaurante.
Written December 10, 2018
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Via E
25 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
After bien in the city its so nice to go for a hike in hature. Worth spending a few pesos and going with a guide knowlegable in this area to understand better the diferent eco-systems and natural habitat. We also saw several bird species, some were quite colourful. The waterfalls are fantastic and the swim, one you will never forget. This is one of the must-see-and-do while in Trinidad. We stopped for lunch on our way in a counrtyside home paladar where all the food and honey was produced on the farm. Suggest going in the morning to avoid groups at the waterfall
Written February 4, 2019
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jeff78538
London, UK214 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
There seems to be a big range of distances/times that people suggest for visiting the Waterfalls, so to clarify:
The distance from Trinidad Center to the Entrance of the Park (i.e. where tour buses drop off their travellers) is around 10km and takes a good 2 hours to walk. It's not a very exiting walk, just following a dirt road through some fields. Not a lot of shade.
Directions listed by other reviewers are correct.
Same trip can be made with a taxi for around 10-15CUC. probably best not to make the taxi wait as the amount of time the trek and swimming takes is difficult to pre determine and there are always taxis waiting to take people back to Trinidad.
Once at the park you pay the entrance fee and then you start the walk to the waterfalls. This takes 30-45 mins, but is a much more difficult trek with steep slopes and several creek crossings (in our case also a few cows that blocked the path).
The "main event" is the waterfall at the very end of the path, but on the way you pass multiple swimming spots (not waterfalls) where you can stop.
There are no toilets/changing rooms along the path and nothing can be purchased anywhere other than at the entrance where there is a restaurant.
The distance from Trinidad Center to the Entrance of the Park (i.e. where tour buses drop off their travellers) is around 10km and takes a good 2 hours to walk. It's not a very exiting walk, just following a dirt road through some fields. Not a lot of shade.
Directions listed by other reviewers are correct.
Same trip can be made with a taxi for around 10-15CUC. probably best not to make the taxi wait as the amount of time the trek and swimming takes is difficult to pre determine and there are always taxis waiting to take people back to Trinidad.
Once at the park you pay the entrance fee and then you start the walk to the waterfalls. This takes 30-45 mins, but is a much more difficult trek with steep slopes and several creek crossings (in our case also a few cows that blocked the path).
The "main event" is the waterfall at the very end of the path, but on the way you pass multiple swimming spots (not waterfalls) where you can stop.
There are no toilets/changing rooms along the path and nothing can be purchased anywhere other than at the entrance where there is a restaurant.
Written August 28, 2017
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Cuánto está costando el taxi hasta allá desde trinidad?
Written January 22, 2020
Ciao, stiamo pianificandoun viaggio a Cuba, volevamo trascorrere un po' di tempo a Trinidad. Oltre alla giornata nella cittadina ci stavamo chiedendo dove valesse la pena andare. Non siamo grandi amanti del mare ... a meno che non ci siano spiagge imperdibili, ma più per fare delle belle passeggiate che non per la vita da spiaggia. Avremo la macchina. Cosa ci suggerite? Grazie mille in anticipo e buona giornata! Laura
Written November 26, 2018
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Hola, si les gusta la naturaleza, la cascada les sugieron que viseten el Parque El Cubano donde disfrutaran de un sendero interpretativo con una hermoza cascada, pero pueden disfrutar de los senderos que hay en Topes de Collantes.
Written December 4, 2018
Are the waterfalls there in January and February or just during wet season?
Written June 21, 2018
Sorry I've never answered your question. I don't use tripadvisor that way, just post a review if I really like something. We were there in februari which isn't the rainseason. Hope you loved this waterfall as well...
Written March 8, 2019
Sabes el precio aproximado del taxi para ir hasta allí? Gracias
Written September 24, 2017
Buena dia. El precio da barattar eres 18 cuc ida y vueta. Saludos
Written October 1, 2017
Come si arriva da Trinidad? c'è qualche autobus?
Como se llega desde Trinidad? hay algùn bus?
Written July 15, 2017
Buonasera, Per arrivare a Trinidad si può usufruire di Viazul.
Orari diversi dall'Avana o da Matanzas.
Written July 20, 2017
Dois je avoir honte de ces européens riches , qui cherchent épargner à tout prix quelques dollars de plus, qui suivent les conseils du "routard" pour avoir des vacances moins chères, mais pas de rêve, puisqu'ils ne voient que la pointe de l'eisberg, et qui en cherchant à négocier avec un peuple en survie, qui ne cherche qu'à vendre leur propre production, les humilient encore plus.?
Je n'ai pas dépensé une fortune, mais j'ai vu des gens sourire, m'inviter dans leur familles, m'embraser sincèrement quand je proposais de négocier à l'hausse les prix de chef d’œuvres brodés.
On peut agir différemment en face de la misère. Si on veut garder notre réputation de gringos explotadores, on peut s'attendre à des mauvais accueils au Tiers Monde.
Written March 17, 2017
Kan je de wandeling zonder gids doen, of loop je dan verloren?
Written February 11, 2017
Ciao, per l'escursione a cavallo avete prenotato sul posto? io pernotterò a Trinidad per 3 giorni. cosa mi suggerite? avete contatti da darmi?
grazie a tutti.
Written January 21, 2017
Si ciao per l'escursione abbiamo prenotato la sera prima direttamente a Trinidad, ti sconsiglio di organizzare prima perché rischi di pagare di più di quanto non faresti contrattando il prezzo direttamente con i ragazzi che lungo la via principale di trinidad ti propongono l'escursione. Per quanto riguarda il pernottamento noi siamo stati alla "casa di Manuela" per tre notti. Si è rivelata essere la migliore esperienza del viaggio in fatto di casa particular! La proprietaria carinissima e anche i suoi parenti che ci hanno consigliato come e dove acquistare sigari a prezzo stracciato.
Written February 1, 2017
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