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Prehistory Mural, Viñales

See with your own eyes the fantastic world that the Viñales Mural de la Prehistoria will transport you to

Prehistory Mural
© Cal

The amazing Mural de la Prehistoria (Prehistoric Mural) is painted on the wall of the Pita mogote in Sierra de los Órganos, 4 km west of the town of Viñales, in western Cuba.

The work of the wonderful Prehistoric Mural began in 1961 following the design of Leovigildo González Morillo, who acquired his knowledge mainly from the teachings of the famous artist Diego Rivera. The Mural has a length of 120 m, being one of the biggest open-air paintings in the world and it took four years and twenty farmers to complete it.

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• What to see at the Viñales Mural de la Prehistoria?
• How to get to the Mural de la Prehistoria de Viñales?

What to See at the Prehistoria de Viñales?

Mural de la Prehistoria, Cuba
© Guillaume Baviere

Before starting, the stone was washed and prepared to prevent the erosion from deteriorating the paint. Then, it was painted with a paintbrush, showing a landscape that includes dinosaurs, snails and giant marine reptiles among others, besides human beings. The purpose is to represent the evolutionary process of life from the artist's point of view, which in turn will be nuanced by the perception of the visitors who contemplate it.

A visit to this large complex full of vivid colours is one of the best ways of getting close to the art of the inhabitants of Viñales.

How to Get to the Prehistoria de Viñales?

The Prehistoric Mural is about 4 km from Viñales, in the Valle de Dos Hermanas. If you are looking for a quieter visit you can go by taxi, but if you want to feel the nature and be able to do a different route we recommend you go by bike, as it is not a difficult route.

More Information:

Location:

Parque Nacional de Viñales, Pinar del Río, Cuba.

Ticket Price:

3 CUC including a drink, although it is possible to exchange the ticket for a 15 CUC lunch ticket in the zone’s restaurant.

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