Granma district, Cuba

Places to visit near Pilón

Pilón is a town in Granma district, Cuba. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 8 museums and 6 churches. The must-see places are Faro Vargas (54 km), Turquino National Park (62 km) and Pico Turquino (65 km).

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Pilón, Cuba
Pilón, Granma district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pilón at a glance

Location
Granma district, Cuba
Coordinates
19.9055° N, 77.3215° W
Places within 50 km
63
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Pilón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pilón: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pilón

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pilón. The closest is Mirador (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Pilón

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pilón. The closest is Mausoleo (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Pilón

18 museums within 100 km of Pilón. The closest is Casa Museo Celia Sánchez Manduley (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Pilón

18 churches within 100 km of Pilón. The closest is Iglesia Católica (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Pilón

18 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pilón. The closest is Caleta Las Tunalitas (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Pilón

16 parks within 100 km of Pilón. The closest is Parque Central de Pilón (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pilón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pilón
  2. 1 km Casa Museo Celia Sánchez Manduley · museum, Granma
  3. 16 km Casa Natal de Guillermo García · museum, Granma
  4. 15 km La Represa · waterfall, Granma
  5. 8 km Cayo Huevo · river spot, Granma
  6. 4 km Cayo Redondo · river spot, Granma
  7. 3 km Back to Pilón

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How to reach Pilón

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    Within 15 km of Pilón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pilón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1753Mirador (4 km)
    Forts & heritage421Mausoleo (16 km)
    Museums818Casa Museo Celia Sánchez Manduley (1 km)
    Churches618Iglesia Católica (1 km)
    Beaches & coast818Caleta Las Tunalitas (4 km)
    Parks716Parque Central de Pilón (1 km)
    Other attractions410Embarcadero de Pilón (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Cayo Redondo (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Cactus Garden (12 km)
    Caves22Cueva de Fustete (30 km)
    Treks12Sendero Fustete-Morlotte (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Presa Paso Malo (56 km)
    Waterfalls11La Represa (5 km)

    Pilón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pilón?

    Casa Museo Celia Sánchez Manduley (museum, about 1 km), Cayo Redondo (river spot, about 3 km), Cayo Huevo (river spot, about 4 km), La Represa (waterfall, about 5 km), Casa Natal de Guillermo García (museum, about 16 km), Complejo Museo del Campesino Rebelde (museum, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pilón?

    63 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 8 museums, 6 churches, 8 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pilón?

    Mirador, about 4 km by road; Loma la Peñona (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pilón?

    Mausoleo, about 16 km by road; Combate de Alegría de Pío (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Pilón?

    Casa Museo Celia Sánchez Manduley, about 1 km by road; Cinco Palmas (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pilón?

    Start in Pilón, visit Casa Museo Celia Sánchez Manduley, then Casa Natal de Guillermo García, then La Represa, then Cayo Huevo, then Cayo Redondo, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pilón?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Pilón

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Pilón’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Pilón on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.