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Hotel Moka Las Terrazas

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Located on a hillside above the village of Las Terrazas, La Moka is set in acres of forest in Cuba's Sierra del Rosario Nature Reserve.

The unusual Hotel Moka Las Terrazas overlooks a lake in acres of restored forest. It has a coloured tiled roof and a multi-tiered lobby built around a large lime tree, which climbs through two floors and up through the roof via a skylight.

Tropical light filters throughout the hotel, and the place is brimming with larger than life flowers. The ensuite rooms are decorated in colonial style and arranged over two blocks built along the ridge of the hillside. Rooms are accessed by a walkway, and have a secluded balcony that looks over the forest and valley below.

The large swimming pool, tennis courts, café and restaurant are reached by a path which winds through the verdant landscaped gardens. Activities include hiking, bird-watching, bathing in natural pools 2km away, and a canopy tour whizzing through the jungle foliage by zipline.

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What our clients say

  • “La Moka was delightfully quirky: it was unusual to have such a good view from our bathroom! And also from our terrace.”

    PR, Edinburgh Jul 2013
  • Another fantastic location and an excellent restaurant and lovely pool. We went on a 3 hour trek with a local guide which was also great.

    AW High wycombe Apr 2015
  • Very pleasant room and bathroom with lovely view. Food in restaurant was not good!  Breakfast was however good. Pleasant place to stay and great place to start a trip to…

    SJA, Malvern Mar 2018
  • Beautiful room with a picture window ideal for bird watching.   A pair of green woodpeckers were only a few feet away from us.   Wonderful walking centre and a dream for…

    PM Kingsbridge Mar 2015
  • "Beautiful rural location. Staff very helpful. They again allowed me an early check in. Pool and rooms a little shabby. Loved watching the humming birds and wood pecker from my…

    JR, Cambridge Apr 2015
  • Very pleasant and great location. Rooms nice with good balcony and adequate bathroom. Minibar being free is a nice touch. Breakfast good and included dinner was fine. Drinks prices very…

    WP, Reading Feb 2019
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Julia Golden - Travel Expert

Julia’s passion for Latin America was sparked during an unforgettable year-long journey that began in Brazil and continued all the way to Mexico. Along the way, she experienced the continent in many different ways, from vibrant cities and remote villages to breathtaking landscapes and hidden natural wonders. Exploring such a diverse range of destinations gave her a deep appreciation for the region’s cultures, people and scenery, and inspired her love of creating memorable travel experiences for others.

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