Panoramic view of a tranquil lake with lily pads, green hills and houses with red roofs in Cuba

Las Terrazas Eco Experience

Bite-sized trip

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    • Itinerary:
      Las Terrazas
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights
    • Price:
      From £174 per person (excluding flights)

    Las Terrazas, South West of Havana is Cuba’s only pioneering eco-village, it's a beautiful natural playground just begging to be explored. Walk to hidden waterfalls, get to know the forest on foot and discover an amazing biosphere saved from the brink of destruction. During this trip, you’ll stay in a truly unique resort tucked away in the trees of Las Terrazas that's built around a giant tree. Now protected under UNESCO biosphere status, the area is an example of eco-tourism at its very best.

    Lush green forest with a tall palm tree under a clear blue sky in Cuba

    A two-story white building with red tiled roofs and green balconies, surrounded by lush tropical foliage, red flowers, and a paved pathway.

    Day 1 - Arrival in Las Terrazas

    Las Terrazas is surrounded by lush forested hills that roll into the horizon. When you arrive, you’ll check into your unusual eco-resort with an airy atrium built around a giant lime tree. The branches disappear through the skylight and several of the rooms have trees growing through the balconies and ceilings. With a swimming pool, restaurant and open-air bar, it’s somewhere you won’t forget in a hurry.

    Day 2 - Guided tour of the area and community

    On day 2 you’ll set out to explore with a local guide. You’ll visit Rancho Curujey, where you’ll learn about the history and purpose of the eco-project, which now sustains a whole community. Next, you’ll explore the stunning scenery of Las Terrazas, taking in the ruins, drying fields and grinders of the former coffee plantations.

    En route, you’ll drop in at La Casa del Café de Maria to share a punchy cup of local coffee with the farmers, and top it off with a refreshing dip in the natural pools of Baños de San Juan. The rest of your time is your own to relax by the lake next to the resort, browse the artist studios or simply take a stroll around the village.

    Smiling woman standing on a rock in a clear green river surrounded by tropical foliage in Cuba
    Elevated view through trees of a village with red roofs, a river and distant mountains in Cuba

    Day 3 - Departure from Las Terrazas

    After breakfast at the hotel it’s time to leave the peaceful surroundings of Las Terrazas and continue to the next stop on your Cuban adventure.

    Accommodation

    Large swimming pool with sun loungers, palm trees and hills at a tropical resort in Cuba
    White colonial-style hotel building with tropical gardens and red tiled roofs in Cuba
    Tropical landscape with colourful houses, palm trees and lush greenery in Cuba

    For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

    Bedroom with two beds, orange bedspreads, yellow curtains and air conditioning in Cuba
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    Switch to our Casa accommodation

    • Price:
      From £159 per person (excluding flights)
    • Included:
      Simple Casa accommodation, excursions, transport and meals as described above

    For this bite-sized trip we have an alternative option available for your accommodation. Our Casa version is something a bit more special or unique but still with lots of local flavour! If you would like to change your accommodation for this bite-sized trip select our Casa option below.

    Las Terrazas Eco Experience

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