"VISIT TO THE WORKSHOP AND HOME OF POTTER REY" Tour

"VISIT TO THE WORKSHOP AND HOME OF POTTER REY" Tour

Soroa, is known as the Rainbow of Cuba because among its main attractions is the spectacular waterfall of 22 meters high that invites you to take a refreshing bath at any time of year and that with the rays of the sun in some hours of the day you can appreciate a rainbow in its waters. A place of great richness, variety and excellence of its flora and fauna. It also has the largest orchid garden in the country where you can find more than 750 different varieties of orchids and ferns.

Walking through paths with exuberant vegetation, bordering rivers and waterfalls of crystalline waters is to have the certainty that beautiful places really exist and that human efforts to protect the natural environment persist. Soroa, located in the Province of Artemisa, is the ideal place for these tours, which is why we have designed a series of tours through various trails in this place for your enjoyment.

The Rey Potter's House-Workshop in Soroa, Cuba: is an emblematic and artistic place, an agro-ecological and creative space where clay is transformed, founded by a Peruvian-Cuban potter, and is a point of interest within the natural beauty of Soroa, offering a unique cultural and artisanal experience in the Artemisa region. It is an artistic and ecological space, a pottery workshop where clay is used to create unique pieces, highlighting resilience and creativity. It is located in Soroa, known as the "Rainbow of Cuba," alongside other attractions such as the Castle in the Clouds, offering spectacular panoramic views. This cultural experience represents a contrast to traditional tourism, showcasing a more authentic and artisanal facet of rural Cuba.

Itinerary

• The tour begins at 8:30 a.m., when visitors are greeted in the lobby by the local guide and taken to the King's House, where the host, a potter, welcomes them at the stone table with a non-alcoholic cocktail while sharing the history of the place.
• Next, there is a brief tour and explanation of the ceramic display area.
• Afterward, the group moves to the pottery and turning area, also touring the estate.
• During this part of the tour, the host explains that farming is part of his leisure time and invites visitors to sample seasonal fruits displayed in a basket.
• The experience culminates in the turning area, where a practical demonstration is given on how to throw and shape a piece of pottery, giving guests the opportunity to create their own piece.
• At the end of the tour, traditional coffee is served in the open-air pavilion, concluding the visit in a warm and authentic way.
• Return to the hotel.

Details of the excursion

• Specialized guide service
• Activity: Natural-Cultural.
• Difficulty Level: Low
• Duration: 2 hrs