The valley of viñales made world famous for the province of Pinar del Rio, as was listed in the world Cultural heritage by UNESCO on many indicators. Amazing scenery with a rich landscape, an extensive system of caves and springs of mineral water, unusual rock formations of the "Mogotes", many traces of prehistoric settlements, the best plantation in the world delicious black tobacco, - all this makes the area of viñales Valley a unique place desired by tourists and travelers from all corners of the earth. Valley area - 132 sq km, because of the extraordinary wealth of flora and fauna, she was designated a national natural monument of the country. This is the most striking example of karst valleys throughout Cuba. From flat and level land will grow up unusual rocks, some reach a height of 400 m. They are called "Mogotes". Believe that age is amazing limestone formations reaches 160 million. years. The locals call the rock "the backs of elephants". As already mentioned, the flora is the pride of the valley. Here are the various kinds of fruit, ornamental, medicinal plants: tree Ceiba, oak Caiman, unusual Palma Mycrocycas calocoma, which is considered a living heritage Jurassic. These rare plants collected in the Botanical garden of the Casa de Caridad, which is in the northeastern part of the valley. At the harvest time here tourists are treated to delicious local fruits. Another attraction of the valley "Prehistoric mural". On a cliff with a height of 120 meters in bright colors depicted prehistoric animals and people. The idea of Celia Sanchez was brought to life by Cuban artist Leovigildo Gonzalez, who was a disciple of the famous Mexican Diego Rivera.