Aguada de Joaquín as a tourist haven in Cuba

A bend in the mountains of eastern Cuba called Aguada de Joaquín is a significant scenario for those seeking adventure and nature tourism.

In the Sierra Maestra, mountaineers seeking adventure during their visit to Cuba find this place, perfect for trying their luck and strength, while contemplating a very well-preserved natural landscape, on their way to Pico Turquino (Turquino Peak).

That elevation, the Real del Turquino, is the highest point of this archipelago with 1974 meters above sea level. The surrounding area impacts travelers by its nature, and the traditions of the muleteers and peasants of the area.

Precisely, there is a resting point between mountains known as the Aguada de Joaquín, which has many stories, both for the hikers in their ascents, as well as for a surrounding area full of history and truly cruel labors.

The leader of the 1959 Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, and his comrades, such as the Cuban-Argentinean Ernesto Che Guevara, had their headquarters in those mountains.

Ten persons work at the Aguada itself, ensuring food and rest for travelers, just five kilometers from Turquino, the most difficult ascent and descent of the entire route.