Soroa |
Within the Sierra del Rosario, 10km west of Las Terrazas, you will find the Soroa orchid garden. This garden is the largest in Cuba and covers an area of 35,000 square meters on a steep hillside.
The first species of orchids were introduced to Soroa in 1948 by a wealthy Spaniard, Tomás Felipe Camacho, and the garden still maintains specimens from the 19th and 20th centuries. Nowadays, you can admire more than 20,000 plants of 700 orchid species, along with other ornamentals, amidst limestone formations, palms, and towering semi-deciduous trees draped in vines. Soroa also has thousands of specimens of ferns and trees which contribute to the biodiversity of the region.
There is also a lovely waterfall, El Salto, with walking trails branching off from it and if you want to take in the spectacular views from the Mirador de Venus (viewpoint) you can take a 2.5km walk to the top of a mountain.
On www.househostelcuba.com you can rent accommodation in this small town. If you like tranquility and you love flowers, this place will be paradise! |
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