This tour takes you to Valle de los Ingenios, which is also known as the Valley of the Sugar Mills. In this area you’ll learn about Cuba’s sugar industry in the 18th and 19th centuries.

The Valle de los Ingenios has the ruins of 25 sugar mills. It’s a scenic area, with lots of empty and repurposed buildings set against a backdrop of lush greenery and mountains.

In the valley you can take a ride on an old-fashioned steam train that used to transport sugar. Your train ride will bring you to the Guachinango Farm, where the sugar barons used to run their operation. Nearby you can also find the Manaca Iznaga tower. At 147 feet (45 m) tall, this tower served as a lookout point for the overseers.

A camera, comfortable clothes for walking and money for personal expenses.

Train ride and guided tour.