Pinar del Río

Pinar del Río is known for growing the best tobacco in the world. The most famous Cuban cigar brands like Cohiba, Partagás, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Hoyo de Monterrey use the tobacco leaves from this region. Within the boundaries of Pinar del Río, there lies the third most visited tourist destination, Viñales Valley. With its traditional tobacco farms and steep round hills called mogote, this valley is listed under Unesco’s World Heritage Sites and it offers one of the most attractive views of rural Cuba. The second largest cave system in the Americas is in the Viñales Valley. Another outdoor sports centre in Pinar del Río is María la Gorda, located in the west end of the island. This place owes its popularity among divers to the fascinating coral reeves under the sea.