Pinar del Río
Pinar del Río is where fine Cuban tobacco is grown
East of Havana is one of the most beautiful regions in the world, Pinar del Río. A lush and fertile valley, this is where the best tobaccos in the world are grown. In addition to being the home of the Cuban cigar, Pinar del Río is also known for biodiversity; in fact, it houses two of the six World’s Biosphere Reserves.
The picturesque landscape is covered with tobacco plantations, untouched forests and unique wildlife. It’s a wonderful excursion when you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Havana.
Popular destinations in Pinar del Río include the Viñales Valley, Las Terrazas, the Soroa, orchid center and waterfall, ruins of the French coffee plantations of the 19th century, the Laguna Grande dam, the 45 km long Santo Tomás Cave system, and the María La Gorda International diving center.