Cueva del Indio: one of the greatest caves in Cuba.
There are many interesting places in Cuba to visit on your holidays but among the most popular is Viales Valley. This jewel of the Cuban geography combines so many natural formations. It is located in the second largest mountain range in Cuba. It is branded the best land for tobacco in the world. Its people are considered the nicest and most welcoming people in Cuba. Its rivers, forests, valleys, mountains, beaches, lakes and caves make it a must see place while on your holidays in Cuba
There the Cueva del Indio (the Cave of the Indian) is located. This is a great cave, under the sea level, is walked in two parts: the first one where you have to go down a natural stairway to reach the floor. There, the second part of the trip goes on, you have to seat in a motorboat to get to your final destination.
The appearance of the stalactites and stalagmites please the observer. Already in the exterior, you are able to see snails: the Polymitas, endemic of Cuba and of a supreme beauty, and other species originated in that region. When Don Carlos de la Torre, eminent Cuban naturalist, visited the cave, he donated to the institution considerable part of his collection of mollusks, during the first visit to this territory.
In the ferry, a tour guide takes you along the river and while showing you all these amazing rock formations, some of them with very peculiar shapes that resemble a crocodile, a snake, a witch and so many other that I am sure you will be able to tell. It is a very relaxing ride as the waters of the river are very calm which allow you to enjoy the beauty inside this cave.
The river inside the cavern is available for tourists for about 500 meters. Although the river is a lot longer, for safety reasons is not navigable along its entire course. The whole cavern has not being completely explored because there are some areas that are completely under water.
The ride itself is amazing but you get even more excited when you reach the end of the ride. You get to a small jungle where there is a small waterfall and it looks like the boat is going to fall over. Of course this is just a practical joke that the boat drivers like to play on you. The safety measure is always in place to make sure everything goes smoothly on this excursion.
If you are going to Cuba or you have bought a holiday package already, make sure to visit this amazing location. You can visit the cave from Viales itself but if you are not staying in the area do not worry. You can still visit Viales on a day excursion from Havana. They depart every day and they will all include the visit to this cave. I will leave you know but not without wishing you first an unforgettable experience in Cuba.
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