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The Valley des Ingenios

We are going to visit the Valley des Ingenios today after our walk in the El Cubana area. Valley des Ingenios means valley of the sugar mills. The first thing you see when you get out of the bus is the big tower that dominates the whole area and the bells that are standing in front of it. John is again taking to one of the Cubans while the rest of us takes some pictures and goes towards the tower. From in this tower you have a very good look over the surrounding landscape, the hilly country with in the background the mountains.

The tower in the Valley des Ingenios

This tower was used to watch the slaves in the old days. If there was an attempt to escape, they sounded the alarm immediately and off course the hunt for that escaped slave would be opened. In this Valley they grow a lot of sugar canes.

The Valley des Ingenios

We ride now back towards a miramar, a viewpoint over the valley where we enjoy again the beautiful views. We see the dark clouds above the mountains; they are gathering and soon the lightning starts. We see that's raining over there. Back in trinidad, Jean, Marijke and me are going for a short walk, you can read more about that in my travelogue: walking in Trinidad.

Page Updated Sep 14, 2003
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Helga67 Jan 26, 2006 at 1:44 PM Report Abuse

Excellent tips.
Scandic Jan 29, 2005 at 8:49 AM Report Abuse

Wow, thanks a lot for these great Trinidad pages. So many useful tips, especially for hikers like me. I will travel to Cuba this summer and looking forward to do that. Great great job. Pictures were awe too! -Niina
dsantosh Nov 20, 2003 at 9:24 PM Report Abuse

Excellant page, fantastic albums, nice tips and great narration. Many many happy returns of the day.Wishing you a happy birthday and the best in future. Have a nice party tonight.
dila Nov 7, 2003 at 3:26 AM Report Abuse

great pictures and info
yen_2 Jul 30, 2003 at 10:59 AM Report Abuse

Topes de Collantes looks great for a day hiking! And the tower sounds a nice place for breathtaking..Hmmm..that's alot of food! I'll go and eat!hehe
Christian.Lafont Jul 28, 2003 at 2:44 AM Report Abuse

Trinidad is a fantastic place. You describe it just right. (Back pack can be useful to get there ;-) )
hunterV Jul 6, 2003 at 11:18 AM Report Abuse

It was really a nice experience, thanks for sharing!
swesn Jul 3, 2003 at 8:55 PM Report Abuse

great travelogue, you did a lot for this trip! wonderful experience, i'm sure
call_me_rhia Jun 5, 2003 at 11:22 AM Report Abuse

interesting tips.. but the travelogues are the real icing on the cake
nada1712 May 17, 2003 at 7:47 AM Report Abuse

Nice page, I enjoyed it, Best wishes Nada