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HOTELS
the Botanical Garden, where exceptional species With a two-star category, the La Gran Piedra
of flora such as the bird of paradise, dahlias, Hotel has 22 rooms in cabanas and bungalows, a
magnolias and others from cold climates are cafeteria, bar and restaurant. For lovers of nature
cultivated, taking advantage of the microclimate tourism staying at the hotel, climbing the 459
that prevails in the area. steps to the Gran Piedra lookout point is usually
an unforgettable experience. Along the way,
several hundred plant species can be observed,
including 222 ferns, 352 orchids, eucalyptus,
cypresses and a great variety of fruit trees. Added
to this is a fauna with 926 species, including the
tocororo, Cuba’s national bird, and the Cuban
Greta butterfly, whose transparent wings make
it almost invisible. Finally, at the top of the climb,
the contrast between the panoramic views of the
coast and the Sierra Maestra puts the finishing
touch to the effort made.
The La Gran Piedra Hotel can also be integrated
with the Los Caminos del Café project, so its
guests can take guided tours to the Museo
Cafetal La Isabelica, an important piece of the
Archaeological Landscape of the first coffee
plantations in the southeast of Cuba. This group
of old coffee plantations is recognized by UNESCO
as a World Heritage Site.
Due to its importance and value, the Gran Piedra
and the facilities surrounding it were declared a
National Monument of Cuba in 1991.
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