Pinar del Rio district, Cuba

Places to visit near Viñales

Viñales is a town in Pinar del Rio district, Cuba, home to about 27,129 people. Within 50 km by road there are 197 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 caves, 10 beaches & coast and 26 churches. The must-see places are Viñales National Park (8 km), Cave of Santo Tomás (20 km) and Cayo Levisa (43 km).

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Viñales, Cuba
Viñales, Pinar del Rio district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Viñales at a glance

Location
Pinar del Rio district, Cuba
Population
about 27,129
Coordinates
22.6189° N, 83.7069° W
Places within 50 km
197 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Viñales

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Viñales: 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 Viñales

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Viñales. The closest is La Ermita (1 km); the best-known is Mogote del Valle (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Viñales

35 caves within 100 km of Viñales. The closest is Cueva de la Vaca (2 km); the best-known is Cave of Santo Tomás (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Viñales

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Viñales. The closest is Cayo Jutías, Cuba (1 km); the best-known is Bahía Puerto Esperanza (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Viñales

27 churches within 100 km of Viñales. The closest is Iglezia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesú (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Viñales

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Viñales. The closest is José Martí (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Viñales

15 parks within 100 km of Viñales. The closest is Parque José Martí (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Viñales

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Viñales
  2. 1 km José Martí · heritage site, Pinar del Rio
  3. 1 km Centro Cultural Casa del Veguero · museum, Pinar del Rio
  4. 19 km Cave of Santo Tomás · cave, Pinar del Rio
  5. 13 km Viñales National Park · national park, Pinar del Rio
  6. 7 km Cueva de la Vaca · cave, Pinar del Rio
  7. 2 km Back to Viñales

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From travellers near Viñales

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How to reach Viñales

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    Within 15 km of Viñales

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Viñales by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions4141Horse Riding Excursion Contact Us Jmc Viñales Aventura (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3438La Ermita (1 km)
    Caves2935Cueva de la Vaca (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1030Cayo Jutías, Cuba (1 km)
    Churches2627Iglezia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesú (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1719José Martí (1 km)
    Parks1515Parque José Martí (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs714Valle De Silencio (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves710Cayo Redondo (25 km)
    Museums78Museo Municipal de Viñales Adela Azcuy Labrador (1 km)
    Waterfalls16Swimming Pool Next to Waterfall (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Jardín Botánico (1 km)

    Viñales: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Viñales?

    Viñales National Park (national park, about 8 km), Cave of Santo Tomás (cave, about 20 km), José Martí (heritage site, about 1 km), Centro Cultural Casa del Veguero (museum, about 2 km), Cueva de la Vaca (cave, about 2 km), Mogote del Valle (viewpoint, about 3 km).

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

    197 places on Spotwander: 41 other attractions, 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 caves, 10 beaches & coast, 26 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Viñales?

    La Ermita, about 1 km by road; Mirador del Porri (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Viñales?

    Cueva de la Vaca, about 2 km by road; Finca de la CUEVA (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Viñales?

    Cayo Jutías, Cuba, about 1 km by road; Laguna El Rosario (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Viñales?

    Start in Viñales, visit José Martí, then Centro Cultural Casa del Veguero, then Cave of Santo Tomás, then Viñales National Park, then Cueva de la Vaca, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Viñales?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Viñales

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