Pico Turquino Trek (Sierra Maestra)
Cuba · North America · Multi-day trek · score 59/100
At a glance
| Countries | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Granma, Santiago de Cuba (Sierra Maestra) |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 22 km |
| Typical duration | 3 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 1974 m |
| Best season | Nov-Apr |
| Start | Santo Domingo / Aguada de Joaquin |
| End | Las Cuevas (Caribbean coast) |
| Permit / guide | Guide required (park regulation) |
| Special gear | none |
Score
59/100
Cuba's highest peak plus Comandancia de la Plata (Castro's rebel HQ); jungle and cloud forest
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
Full Aguada de Joaquin to Las Cuevas traverse over 2-3 days
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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