Cuba · Culture

6-Hour Gran Piedra Tour in Santiago de Cuba with La Isabelica

6 Hours Round trip from Gran Piedra Easy pace
Enjoy the view from the Gran Piedra
Admire the lush greenery of Santiago de Cuba
Head to the viewpoint of Gran Piedra

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Bird of Paradise Botanical Garden in the mountains of Santiago
  • 02 Take in panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, Santiago de Cuba, and part of Guantanamo Bay from Gran Piedra
  • 03 Explore La Isabelica, a UNESCO World Heritage site with the ruins of a French coffee farm
  • 04 Taste traditional Cuban coffee and learn how it is processed
  • 05 Enjoy lunch at a local farmer's restaurant in the Cuban countryside

Discover the natural beauty of the protected Gran Piedra area in the mountains of Santiago de Cuba on this 6-hour tour. Visit the Bird of Paradise Botanical Garden, take in sweeping views from the Gran Piedra viewpoint, and explore La Isabelica, the ruins of a 19th-century French coffee farm and nearby museum. Learn about the French influence on Santiago de Cuba's culture, taste traditional Cuban coffee, and enjoy lunch at a local farmer's restaurant in the countryside.

Trek for ten minutes to reach the Bird of Paradise Botanical Garden, a haven of flora and fauna with unique weather and extratropical conditions that make it a worthwhile visit.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Santiago de Cuba
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Gran Piedra, Bird of Paradise Garden and La Isabelica

  • Get picked up from an agreed location and begin the tour.
  • Trek for ten minutes to reach the Bird of Paradise Botanical Garden, a haven of flora and fauna with unique weather and extratropical conditions that make it a worthwhile visit.
  • Walk to the Gran Piedra viewpoint, a huge volcanic rock that provides amazing views of the Caribbean Sea, the city of Santiago, and part of Guantanamo Bay.
  • Explore La Isabelica, the ruins of a French coffee farm from the 1800s, and visit the nearby museum. This location is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about the history of French influence on the culture of Santiago de Cuba. Taste traditional Cuban coffee and learn how it is processed.
  • Eat lunch at a traditional local farmer's restaurant in a Cuban countryside village.

This will conclude your tour.

Bird of Paradise Botanical Garden, Gran Piedra viewpoint, La Isabelica

Where this trip takes you

Bird of Paradise Botanical Garden, Gran Piedra viewpoint, La Isabelica

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Gran Piedra 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Santiago de Cuba tour guide

  • Transport (client's choice in advance: A/C car or old American car)

  • Admission fees to:

    • Bird of Paradise Botanical Garden

    • Gran Piedra viewpoint

    • La Isabelica - French coffee farm ruins

  • Lunch with one drink

  • Coffee tasting in the mountains

  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities
  • Other expenditure

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Tour start
Gran Piedra, Cuba
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Gran Piedra.

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