La Gran Piedra
Discover the La Gran Piedra Mountain Range, and admire the most surprising geologic formation in the area. A huge volcanic rock, with around 63,000 tons, is located on top of a mountain at 1,225 meters (4,019 feet) above sea level, with cool atmosphere and lush vegetation, housing numerous interesting spots like the Botanic Garden, the Cafetal de La Isabelica Coffee Plantation and Prado de las Esculturas. Visitors have access to the Gran Piedra through 452 steps, where they enjoy adventure amid exuberant vegetation of ferns, orchids and other species growing in the region, in addition to 926 animal species, including the "tocororo" (Cuban trogon - Priotelus temnurus), Cuba's national bird, complement the region's offer for adventure tourism. You’ll be able to enjoy the splendour of nature and be witness of the legacy of history while discovering the coffee plantations created by French farmers after running away from the bloody revolt of slaves from Haiti in 1791.