Heading to the Vinales area is all about the broader adventure of getting a feel for Cuba. The cycling is fun for half a day, the surrounding landscape is nice to look at and the little town of Vinales has some cute restaurants and pleasant main street. But anywhere else in the world, it wouldn’t really be something to write home about.
Yet, it Vinales being in the Cuban countryside that makes it so interesting and a great stop as part of a week long visit to Cuba (see my recommended itinerary for a week in Cuba here – Going back in time for week in Cuba).