Cuba has become a booming winter climbing destination. Hundreds of overhanging sport routes draw Canadian and European climbers as well as U.S. climbers ignoring the lightly-enforced U.S. travel ban. Cuba’s vast limestone walls are home to a developing community of local climbers. Cuba also has become a favorite destination for many other adventure travelers. For now, it is all over. An unexplained edict of the Cuban government has closed its western mountains, not only to climbers, but all visitors, climbers, hikers, and birders alike. Read full story on our Permits/Access page.
We had à very nice stay in Vinales during the 2 first weeks of february.
Unfortunnately We had trouble with the guards and even with à farmer.
So we had to climb mostly at the Pared de las Espagnolas and in the evening trying to do something closer to Vinales.
It is a pitty there is no free access and I hope this will change.
Looking forwards to come back next year, I will follow the news about this on your website.
Note that during this period there where in Vinales 5 climbers from Belgium and 12 from the States , all in the same situation.
Hey,
I’m planning a visit to Cuba and wanted to bring over some climbing shoes. What is a good email I can contact you at? The contact us link on your main website does not work, what a pity.
Thanks!
~Sergey
Sergey,
glad to hear that you’ll be taking some gear. We will posting an update soon about fact that Cubans are still putting up routes.
I have sent you a message with the name and contact info for your donation.
Please give us a report of your trip,
Saludos, Armando