Pinar del Rio is a city in the Cuban province of Pinar del Rio.
In contrast to its neighboring tourist attraction Viñales, Pinar del Rio is not a touristy city. As such amenities, while available, are more modest than those in cities such as Havana or Cienfuegos. Despite this, Pinar del Rio is a clean, laid-back city in stark contrast to Cuba's other cities.
Shared colectivos are typically waiting in Havana at the Viazul bus stop and are typically CUC15 per person to either Pinar del Rio, Viñales or Las Terrazas. For the return trip look for taxi touts near the bus terminal.
There is a slow overnight train from Havana on alternate days that arrives very early in the morning; the return train to Havana runs during the day.
A taxi from Havana starts from CUC60.
The city center is easily walkable on foot.
Pinal del Rio is famous for the pillars. Walking through the city, you’ll notice that with only few exceptions, every house has front pillars.
There’s a number of supermarkets, including:
There’s also at least two different banks with ATMs on the main street (Marti):
The city center (e.g. around the bus station) provides plenty of street food.
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