Topes de Collantes is a National Park located in the southeast part of the Sierra del Escambray, the second most important mountainous Chain on the island. At some 800 meters above sea level, you will find this extraordinary protected landscape of great beauty. It is also made up by various elevations and peaks. San Juan Peak constitutes the highest point with approximately 1 140meters.

The Topes de Collantes National Park occupies an area of some 12 hectares with a population of important endemic species of flora and fauna together with an indescribable beauty where there is an abundance of pine forests, bamboo, eucalyptus, among many other species. 

The place is ideal for those that love mountain climbing. Different options allow a visitor to observe the region´s flora and fauna enjoy interpretive tracking or the medicinal plants gardens,, swim in natural pools, benefit from waterfalls and plan visits to incredible caves.

There are tracks that will take a visitor to the small waterfalls. Vega Grande waterfall has some 75 meters in height and Caburní waterfall.  We also recommend the Codina Track very accessible and beautiful.

One of the valleys between the Sierra´s mountains you can find Hanabanilla Reservoir one of the largest and most beautiful of Cuba. It has 32 square kilometres and a depth of approximately 35 meters. Hanabanilla supplies water to Cienfuegos and Villa Clara.
The trip to Topes de Collantes from any road is a unique and very emotional experience where you can enjoy an impressing view.