Day 01
El Nicho Waterfall and Scenic Mountain Escape
- Your guide will pick you up at 9 am from your hostel in Cienfuegos city, where the excursion begins. It takes around 1.5 hours to reach the waterfall. Along the way, you will travel one of the most scenic routes for witnessing the beauty of the Cuban countryside, passing through the municipality of Cumanayagua, one of the largest in the country by territory, as it covers a large part of the Guamuhaya mountain system, whose highest point in the center of the island rises to 1,140 meters above sea level. As you begin to enter the mountains, you will see green fields adorned by the royal palm, Cuba's national tree, as well as peasant cabins in the most intricate places, surrounded by coffee and banana plantations in all their varieties.
- For the next 1.5 hours, you will walk through one of the most pristine spots in Cuba. We will explore trails leading to other waterfalls, with time for a bath included. El Nicho is an area of green natural beauty where the water descends sharply from its waterfalls, creating an unforgettable landscape for visitors. During your tour, you will have the opportunity to see endemic birds and animals of Cuba, and if you visit during the mating season, you might also hear the incessant calling of the national bird.
- From 12 pm to 1.30 pm, you will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant specializing in Creole cuisine.
- We will drop you off at your hostel by 1.45 pm.
