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Things to see in Pinar del Río (Cuba): 11 places and when to go
Pinar del Río is a city in Cuba with around 187,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (3), Hiking (3). The best known are Santo Tomás Cave, Cueva de San Miguel and Cueva del Indio. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Cuba · 22.4175, -83.6981
- Population
- About 187,000
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (3) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May to July and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAV Havana, 147 km as the crow flies
What to see in Pinar del Río
The places in and around Pinar del Río, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Santo Tomás CaveNature21 km
- Cueva de San MiguelNature26 km
- Cueva del IndioCave in Cuba28 km
- Ensenada de ColomaBay in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba26 km
- Jardín Botánico de Pinar del RíoNature · With kids2.4 km
- Loma El ToroHill in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba22 km
- Brandon CabañaHiking21 km
- Casa La Cabaña Obel y YolyMountains · Hiking22 km
- Centro Cultural Casa del VegueroMuseum21 km
- Museo Municipal de Viñales Adela Azcuy LabradorMuseum22 km
- Placita de la CarambolaMountains · Hiking21 km
When to go to Pinar del Río
The best time to visit Pinar del Río is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:46
- FebBest time11:15
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayPossible13:05
- JunPossible13:22
- JulPossible13:15
- AugBetter not12:46
- SepBetter not12:07
- OctBetter not11:28
- NovPossible10:54
- DecBest time10:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38. In January, 11 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Cuba in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pinar del Río
The nearest main airport is José Martí International Airport (HAV, Havana), 147 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cuba (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Artemisa8 places106 km
- Havana140 places158 km
- Matanzas12 places229 km
- Cienfuegos7 places337 km
- Santa Clara, Cuba6 places384 km
- Topes de Collantes9 places385 km
And all of Cuba, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pinar del Río?
The best known: Santo Tomás Cave, Cueva de San Miguel, Cueva del Indio, Ensenada de Coloma, Jardín Botánico de Pinar del Río. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pinar del Río?
December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 38.
How do you get to Pinar del Río?
The nearest main airport is José Martí International Airport (HAV), 147 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pinar del Río as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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