"El Brujito" Trail

"El Brujito" Trail

Soroa, also known as the Rainbow of Cuba, is a privileged place for the conservation of the richness, variety and excellence of its flora and fauna. Among its main attractions are the largest orchid garden in the country, as well as a spectacular 22-meter high waterfall that invites you to take a refreshing bath at any time of the year.

Trails are essential options for nature lovers. Travelling through forests with exuberant vegetation and fauna, listening to the singing of birds in their natural environment and bordering rivers make these tours a unique experience that allows you to be in direct contact with nature.

"El Brujito" Trail, a tour designed for you to interact with nature and learn about the vegetation, geological characteristics of the area, as well as the diversity of the fauna that lives in this region. You will learn about the old coffee farms in the area and about the emergence and expansion of coffee cultivation in Cuba.

Itinerary

• Welcome cocktail reception and entertainment by a musical group at the Pool Bar of the facility. Brief explanation of the tour.
• 1st Stop: Finca "La Pluma". Explanation of the history of the 19th century coffee plantation in the area, based on its ruins.
• 2nd Stop: "La Rosita" Farm. Current home of a family descending from the slaves baptized by the former Basque owners of the land of Hacienda San José de Manantiales. The house still preserves the typology and materials from when it was built in the 19th century. Mateo Mogol, a former mambí who fought alongside Maceo in the wars for Cuba's independence, lived here. If you wish you can taste a typical coffee of the Sierra del Rosario or an infusion and listen to anecdotes about the war of independence and the way of life of the slaves.
• 3rd Stop: "El Brujito" Community. A mountainous community made up of a group of peasant homes dedicated to forestry, coffee cultivation and raising livestock. This place was the scene of the Battle of Soroa so its inhabitants can tell you anecdotes about the figure of Antonio Maceo and the war of independence in 1895. You can also see the ruins of a coffee plantation.
• Return to the hotel.

Details of the excursion

• Distance to be covered: 17 km approximately
• Activity: Hiking
• Specialized guide service
• Duration: 5 hrs
• Difficulty Level: Moderate

Variants

You will be able to select the different variants:

• Collective Tour with or without Picnic: PICNIC: ham and cheese sandwich, plus a juice or soft drink and a water.

TIPS: - Light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, water bottle, sunscreen, insect repellent and camera.