The Mogotes of Viñales are characterized by spectacular mounds of colors of karst origin located in the province of Pinar del Río, Cuba. These peculiar landscapes have a privileged natural environment created by traditional Cuban agriculture and gladly accepted by UNESCO.
Its spectacular formations resulting from the erosion of centuries are known as mogotes, and are located at about 500 meters of altitude. These colossal mounds, which are stacked in the Viñales Valley, have different shapes, from cones to angular spirals to hump formations and multiple sizes, from almost the same height to mounds with a height of more than 100 meters. These dramatic heights make the Mogotes of Viñales one of the most impressive places that exist, with their reddish tones that cross their flanks.
The mogotes stand out for their lush vegetation with a varied flora and fauna around them. They also highlight its pleasant climate, the pure air and the tranquility offered by its picturesque scenery. It could be said that mogotes are like a perfect combination between rural and landscape life. These different environments have a variety of birds, mammals and butterflies, making the mogotes an ideal location for field photography.
In addition to the beautiful landscapes, we must highlight the different environments that can be found inside the mogotes, from slopes covered with grasslands, caves of natural sheltered by rainwater, these caves offer an incredible journey through hours diving among their deep waters, explore steep passages, caves with panels of pre-Hispanic pictographies and take the fresh air that enters A place worth visiting to enjoy a day of adventure and exploration.
The Mogotes de Viñales are one of the main tourist places in the province and a wonderful enclave for lovers of nature, hiking and fishing. If you decide to discover the adverse of the province of Pinar del Río, Cuba, do not hesitate to visit the spectacular views of the Mogotes of Viñales. They maintain an unparalleled natural splendor to enjoy the beauty of nature.
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