Cueva del Indio
Cueva del Indio
3.5
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dianedinky
Dunfermline, UK1,358 contributions
Mar 2020
I've been in cave complexes before and you know what to expect, ie dark, damp, claustrophobic but with some nice formations to view. This place certainly met expectations as regards the rock formations (excellent) but went that bit further by including a short boat trip through the caves and out to a small lagoon area with waterfall. There was a queue to wait for this as there are only so many boats but was well worth the wait. I enjoyed it much more than I was expecting.
And, being Cuba, there were plenty of shops and stalls outside (if you love souvenirs then visit Cuba, it seems to be mandated if even one tourist may be there then there must be a retail outlet!).
And, being Cuba, there were plenty of shops and stalls outside (if you love souvenirs then visit Cuba, it seems to be mandated if even one tourist may be there then there must be a retail outlet!).
Written April 25, 2020
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Esther P
Chicago, IL1,416 contributions
Mar 2020
If you can handle the steep stone stairs at the entrance, you are home-free to enjoy this well-organized attraction. It takes about 1/2 hour to go thru and ends with a short boat ride at the end. There are numerous gift bungalows on the way to the parking lot that are worth taking the time to look thru as they have some unusual items.
Written March 26, 2020
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Harald Gracholski
Cologne, Germany7,167 contributions
Mar 2019
We stayed in Havana and were looking for a day trip to see more of Cuba's culture and natural beauty. Therefore we booked a tour to Vinales to visit a cigar farm and to see this Indian cave, which was appraised for its spectacular beauty. The cave actually was rather nice, but the entire experience rather loveless. You can tell that the Country had bigger fish to fry in the last decades other than to think of how to entertain their tourists best. Its an okayish day spent, but not a must see in my books.
Written February 19, 2020
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Adrian CH
Bern, Switzerland12 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
There were very few tourists there when we visited. The cave was a very positive surprise. If you are in Vinales - definitely visit it. The entrance fee is very cheap.
Tip: if the taxi driver wants to take you to the Caves San Miguel (near the Cueva del Indio), forget it. This is a nightclub that can be reached through a cave - it offers nothing and costs 5 EUR per person, which you can safely save yourself.
Tip: if the taxi driver wants to take you to the Caves San Miguel (near the Cueva del Indio), forget it. This is a nightclub that can be reached through a cave - it offers nothing and costs 5 EUR per person, which you can safely save yourself.
Written April 21, 2024
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Priiskaa
Dornach, Switzerland94 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The Vinales bus stops near the cave. The path there is lovingly designed. The cave costs 1,000 pesos or 5€ to enter. Then you go into the beautiful cave. It gets huge towards the end! At the end of the cave you get into a boat. The boat ride is... 5 minutes at most. At the end you drive out of the cave. I think there was also a restaurant there (don't hold me to that). The exit (cave exit and jungle there) is also very nicely done! I thought it was a great and beautiful experience!
Written November 29, 2023
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RonnieRichelieu
Levanger, Norway77 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
A great cave. 1 dollar for admission, which also then includes a small boat trip inside the cave. Greatly organized and arranged. Minus for a somewhat difficult passage on one part inside the cave, where you almost have to crawl to get through. Not recommended for the disabled!
Written September 3, 2023
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Antonio N
Milan, Italy2,282 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Nice caves near Viñales, very low ticket price.
There is a 200 meter walking part and then you get on the boat and do another 200 meters with the guide that illustrates the particular shapes that the rocks take
Nice experience, also because the entrance of the caves is surrounded by nature.
Nothing to do with the caves of Castellana or Frasassi, but they are particular
There is a 200 meter walking part and then you get on the boat and do another 200 meters with the guide that illustrates the particular shapes that the rocks take
Nice experience, also because the entrance of the caves is surrounded by nature.
Nothing to do with the caves of Castellana or Frasassi, but they are particular
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Written December 28, 2024
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Marita B
Norway1,331 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I have been to Vinales four times, but this time it was my first visit to Cueva del Indio. It was very nice, although a little touristy. Thereare lights and well-prepared paths inside the cave. You must pay to enter and wait in a line to have a ride with the boat. I would say it was worth it, especially if it will be the only cave you visit in Cuba.
Written February 15, 2020
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MaDiGi
Madrid, Spain441 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Walk inside a cave for about five minutes in which, later, you must wait for a small boat that will give you a short ride through a flooded area of the cave. We have seen much more spectacular caves than this one and much better preserved.
During the journey we have even seen areas where people had left beer cans and bottles (those who left them were dirty and careless in cleaning).
I wouldn't repeat.
During the journey we have even seen areas where people had left beer cans and bottles (those who left them were dirty and careless in cleaning).
I wouldn't repeat.
Written August 7, 2023
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windswept361
Sudbury, Canada272 contributions
Mar 2022
Cueva del Indio is close to Viñales and easy to get to. The cave system is well lit and has easy to traverse paths. The last segment of the caves one travels by boat to the exit. Interesting and fun.
Written April 29, 2022
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5 CUC x persona... Los cubanos pagan en Moneda Nacional
Written December 28, 2019
Hola ya que mencionaste otras cuevas donde te has bañado en CUBA me podrias decir a cual/es fuiste como llegar costo y experiencia en ellas
Gracias
Written December 6, 2019
Do you need a reservation? Thanks!
Written May 8, 2018
No ticket needed you can buy when you arrive
Written July 23, 2018
bonjour, je compte passer par viñales en mars 2018, pouvez-vous m'indiquer le tarif pour la visite en barque de la "cuva del indio" et comment si rendre
merci
Written September 27, 2017
C' est 5 CUC par personne, les enfants ne paient pas. c'est l'entrée et le trajet en bateau
Written October 9, 2017
Is this safe to take a toddler?
Written December 20, 2016
I saw families with babies. They didn't give out safety belts do I guess it's your responsibility. It's not that fantastic an experience. I would choose a different place to visit
Written December 20, 2016
valb591
You mentioned a hop on hop off bus to get to the cave Cuevo del Indio, Cuba. Can you tell me more about it, how much it is, where you get it from.
Thank you,
Judy
Written September 27, 2016
The hop on/off bus runs all day long and costs 5 Cuc. It goes to the cave del Indio. You can take the bus from the bus office in front of the church, or at any stop along the route. Stops are identified with a sign picturing the green bus. The bus will also take you to the hotel Las Ermitas from where you will have a unique view on the World Heritage Site : the exceptional geological formations called "mogotes ".
Not far from there is a restaurant built over the cliff from where you can see more of these bumps while having a drink or a nice meal.
Have a good time.
Written September 27, 2016
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