Ensconced in one of Cuba's largest pine forests, Pinares del Mayarí stands between the Altiplanicie de Nipe and Sierra del Cristal at 600m. Part chalet resort, part mountain retreat, this isolated alpine-style rural hideaway features two- and three-bedroom cabins with hot showers and comfortable beds. There's a large restaurant (mains CUC$4 to CUC$9), bar, sports court, gym and sublime pool.
El Cupey, a small natural lake, sits 300m away. It's great for an early morning dip. The compound, 30km south of Mayarí on a rough dirt road, is run by Gaviota.
