EL SALTÓN International Villa ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

In the heart of the Sierra Maestra, this cozy facility is built, from which you can access the towns of Maffo and Cruce de los Baños, representatives of the rural way of life of eastern Cuba. You can also enjoy a swim in the waterfall, participate in hiking trails between fruit trees and coffee plantations and perform bird watching. As a complement, a typical Cuban meal is tasted, and optionally, horse rides are carried out, accompanied by specialized guides.

The villa has multiple possibilities to enjoy nature. Its name is due to the 34-meter jump that falls into three refreshing pots, ideal for relaxing baths. Once in the Salton, you can enjoy a swim in the waterfall, walk along paths and between fruit trees and coffee plantations. Typical Cuban lunch. Optionally, horseback riding can be done. It includes guide services.

Villa El Saltón, was founded on August 13, 1991, as a tribute to the birthday of the Commander in Chief, Fidel Castro Ruz whose idea came from Commander Juan Almeida Bosque, as a result of his extensive knowledge of the beauties of our Sierra Maestra in his day of guerrilla. Without losing its attributes as a paradisiacal resting place but due to market demands which finds in our environment a strong motive of travel in the segments of those who prefer ecotourism and nature, for the development of walks, routes, trekking, cycling, Historical-social and bird watching in direct contact with nature and the surrounding peasant society is at that time that our horizons expand to cover larger market shares as a Nature destination. It is located in a unique landscape in the heart of this mountainous massif in Municipality III Front of the Santiago de Cuba province, since they are only 30 kilometers away, to the north the flat areas of the Contramaestre river and to the south the Caribbean Sea.

Its entertainment services are based mainly on traditional Cuban folk music and folklore with the participation of artistic values ​​of the area and the different options for enjoying nature. The hallmark of our cuisine is the roast pork on the banks of the waterfall of the seasoning and the traditional Cuban dishes (Moors and Christians, fresh vegetables, food, fruits, natural juices, and Creole desserts); It is this option of good acceptance that together with the mountain tours are the main reason for our clients to travel.

Services and Facilities

• GENERALS
  • Telephone ($)
  • Medical services 24 hrs ($)
  • Parking
  • Taxis ($)
  • Gardens
  • Reception
  • Souvenir and gift shops ($)
  • Internal security staff 24 hrs
  • Private transfers in cars ($)
  • Pets not allowed
  • Local excursions ($)
  • Early check-in ($)
  • Late check-out ($)
  • No credit cards issued by US banks accepted
  • Money exchange ($)
  • Porter/Bellhop service
  • Open lobby
  • Shaded areas
  • Strolling areas
  • Cool lobby
  • Staff speaks: Spanish & English
  • Wake-up service
  • Hiking-tours ($)
  • Trekking tours ($)
  • Specialized nature guide ($)
  • Bird watching tours ($)
• LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES
  • Board games
  • Entertainment activities
  • Table- top games
  • Live music at night
  • Ecological excursions ($)
  • Cuban show
• LAND SPORTS
  • Horseback riding ($)

($) Services with additional charge