Welcome to Las Terrazas, a charming corner in Cuba's Sierra del Rosario Biosphere Reserve, where exuberant nature combines with the rich Cuban culinary tradition. In this article, we will take you on a sensory journey through the most notable places to delight in authentic Cuban food while exploring the vibrant community of Las Terrazas.
Whether you're enjoying lunch overlooking the mountains or sipping a strong Cuban coffee, every bite at Las Terrazas is an invitation to immerse yourself in the very essence of Cuba. Allow yourself to be carried away by the flavors, aromas and stories that make this place a unique destination in Cuba. Get ready to awaken your senses and let the flavor of Las Terrazas conquer you!
Cafetal Buenavista
🍴 Specialty: Cuban food
⏰ Open: from 9am to 5pm
Located in one of the most notable elevations of the Sierra del Rosario, named "Las Peladas" at about 240 meters above sea level, we find the Buenavista Cafetal. This historical relic was founded at the beginning of the 19th century by French immigrants, and currently houses one of the most visited restaurants in Las Terrazas, where you can taste traditional Cuban food.
Boat House
🍴 Specialty: Fish and seafood
⏰ Open: from 9am to 10pm
In the center of the Community, on the shores of Lake San Juan, where in addition to its exclusivity in offering seafood, combined with other gastronomic varieties, you can go boating.
El Romero
🍴 Specialty: Vegetarian Food
⏰ Open: from 12pm to 9pm
Gourmet restaurant of Cuban cuisine, specialized in fresh, healthy, organic and wild foods. A beautiful viewpoint in the center of Las Terrazas. An open kitchen with a young and family atmosphere.
Rancho Curujey
🍴 Specialty: Light meal
⏰ Open: from 9am to 10pm
It is characterized by the preparation of cocktails and sandwich varieties, highlighting the Cuban Sandwich. Named Rancho Curujey, in allusion to an epiphytic plant that partly characterizes the vegetation that surrounds this wonderful site on the shores of Lake El Palmar, where the artificial and the natural are harmoniously combined.
The Peasant's House
🍴 Specialty: Traditional Creole food
⏰ Open: from 9am to 5pm
It allows the rescue and resuscitation of the traditions of the Cuban middle peasant, their habits and customs, especially, the shape and layout of the home, built with materials of natural origin, complemented by the patio full of domestic animals, gardens, fruit trees; as well as, exclusively having the necessary privacy and tranquility.
San Juan Baths
The San Juan River is surrounded by varied vegetation, a clean and welcoming environment; complemented by a charming and functional design of buildings harmoniously inserted into the environment, which allows the visitor to stay for a day accompanied by varied gastronomic offers.
El Balcón de Las Tecas
🍴 Specialty: Stylized modern Cuban kitchen
⏰ Open: from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 10pm
With its unique architecture to delight in the Las Terrazas community, the “El Balcón de las Tecas” restaurant belonging to the Moka hotel offers visitors an encounter with the most common dishes of international food as well as the rescue of local culinary art.
Fonda Las Mercedes
🍴 Specialty: Typical regional Cuban cuisine
⏰ Open: from 9am to 9pm
On the terrace next to Mercedes' house, she waits for her clients to enjoy a special stew. Arranged on the terrace next to Mercedes' house, from where she has an extraordinary view of the community. It is simply like living there but enjoying delicious Creole food.
What other places you can visit in Las Terrazas
Here we bring you a list of the must-see sites in this charming destination, to make the most of your trip:
And if you love outdoor adventures, these are all the activities you can do in this destination:
Where to stay during your visit to Las Terrazas
If you do not yet have accommodation in this destination, we recommend staying with the locals, so that you can further enrich the experience. Here we bring you these options:
During your visit to this community, you will discover not only delights for the palate, but also fascinating stories of tradition, sustainability and hospitality. Every bite at Las Terrazas is an invitation to immerse yourself in the very essence of Cuba. With its commitment to environmental conservation, promoting delicious Cuban food, and creating authentic experiences for visitors, Las Terrazas stands out as a truly exceptional dining destination. Be sure to take a look at these other articles on Cuban gastronomy.
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