5 curated Hiking spots in Cuba, each with its own note and source.
Guantánamo · Best time: Nov–Apr · Beginner
Baracoa sits between the table mountain El Yunque (400–575 m, a Monumento Nacional since 1979) and Alejandro de Humboldt National Park: 70,680 hectares, UNESCO World Heritage since 2001, with visitor centres, trails and camping sites. About 70% of its seed plants are endemic.
Villa Clara · Best time: Nov–Apr · Beginner
The reservoir in the Escambray covers 13 km². Trails start here: "Un reto a la loma del Atalaya" runs 17 km in about 7 hours and demands solid fitness, while "La rivera por dentro" stays easy at 3.4 km. Average temperatures sit around 21–25 °C.
Sources: EcuRed
Santiago de Cuba · Best time: Dec–Apr · Advanced
Pico Turquino reaches 1,974 m and lies in Turquino National Park, which covers 175.4 km² and holds more than 17 summits above 1,300 m. The approach from Granma via Alto del Naranjo counts as the gentler one; the Santiago de Cuba side is harder.
Sources: EcuRed
Holguín · Best time: Nov–Apr · All levels
The waterfall at Pinares de Mayarí drops in two stages of 85 and 127 metres; the viewpoint sits at 546 m. Reaching it and descending the path along the eastern slope takes roughly 1.5 hours in total. It is the main draw of La Mensura National Park.
Sources: EcuRed, Revista Más Cuba
Sancti Spíritus · Best time: Nov–Apr · Beginner
Behind Trinidad the Escambray rises: Topes de Collantes lies at 800 m, the protected area covers 124.94 km², and the highest point is Pico San Juan at 1,140 m. EcuRed rates the Sendero Codina as low in difficulty, making it the entry point to the trail network.
Sources: EcuRed, CubaTargets Travel Agency, Tropical Cuban Holiday
Without a dedicated Hiking note yet, listed on the country page: Las Terrazas.