It is located in the central mountain range of Guamuhaya, also called Escambray, and its name is Topes de Collantes, an extensive area located about 30 km from the colonial city of Trinidad that, in contrast to the historic city, is revealed in the apotheosis of greenery and mountains. It has the classification of Natural Park and Protected Natural Landscape.
A place of cool temperatures that alleviate the suffocation of hot Caribbean summers, lovers of Nature, peace, fresh air and comfort find the ideal place for recreation and recovery of health, if needed, throughout the year. Nature is splendid in the environment: various species of native flora grow in the mountains, while there are also mysterious caves, rivers, valleys, waterfalls and cliffs, inhabited by groups and species of fauna, just as attractive, since there are no harmful animals in such environments.
Topes de Collantes captured the interest of people, especially at the end of the 30s and in the 50s, a mansion was built on its property for the recovery of a sick lady and a hospital for tuberculosis patients. In addition, the expansion of the guerrilla struggle at the end of the 50s arrived in its mountains and, starting in 1970, the construction of hotels and sanatoriums began, gaining prestige and today attracting not only national vacationers, but also travelers from all over the world..
Among the most attractive offers are the practice of mountain hiking, landscape photography, and animals, since some 100 harmless species live in various habitats to humans, as well as Canopy excursions for adventure lovers.
The star among the attractions of Topes de Collantes is the rest and health tourist center, located in the Sierra del Escambray, which offers therapies against stress, osteo-muscular rehabilitation, sleep techniques and massages, among others.
Like to feel new? Apart from mountain hiking, the Vegas Grandes Walk is very popular, among coffee plantations, knowing Cuban vernacular architecture and beautiful cliffs. It is a path of flat sections and other slopes that end up breaking into the Salto del Caburní, an amazing waterfall about 62 meters high, where you can realize that it is the ideal place to regain strength with a wonderful rest, under the influence of that nature.
And you will have the supreme joy, being able to bathe in a pool: the beautiful pond formed by the waterfall. If you choose to visit the Guanayara Park, on the edge of Topes de Collantes, it is advisable to go to the Sendero Centinelas del Río Melodioso trail and the El Rocío waterfall.
That park has Casa La Gallega, where you will taste homemade Cuban food and refreshing drinks. In the region there are separate Museums of Coffee and Contemporary Cuban Art. Topes de Collantes is definitely a place that will bring benefits to your body, spirit and soul. intellect.
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