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Palenque de los Cimarrones

Km 36 carretera a Puerto Esperanza, Vinales, Cuba
(538) 796290
Ranked #4 of 5 attractions in Vinales
3.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Amusement/ Theme Parks, Speciality Museums, Historic Sites
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The cave was a very intriguing site, but I felt it had been overrun by tourism. There was a bar at the front of the cave, and one at the back as well. It just wasn't as much of an authentic experience as I was hoping for. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The caves themselves are not remarkable and I personally felt uncomfortable watching people pretend to be slaves, performing for me- but the history of the slaves escaping to these caves is one our knowledgeable tour guide was evidently proud of, and the actors as well, according to her. The actors played drums and enthusiastically juggled fire torches. The restaurant area... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

In my view the Cueva del Indio with the boat ride is much more interesting. More

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Londra
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

It's a small cave, and you enter from a cafe' and get out into a touristy restaurant so it feels very artificial. Dancers dressed up as 'slaves' play some music and dance and the restaurant staff are also dressed as slaves, and there's plenty of tourist buses there. A quick visit on the way to the Cueva del Indio down... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

A stop as part of an organised tour, started with a stop in the bar where they give you the bottle of rum to top up your own drink! The toilets which are dug into the cave is a must-visit. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Interesting place but very simple. It is anothe place for tipical tourist. More

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Chico, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

Set in a limestone cave with a passage to the other side of the mountain, the family style portions are generous and good examples of local cuisine More

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Krakow, Poland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2011

To be honest, I thought it is more to be seen, but even so, the stories told by the guide are worth it. More

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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