About the Homestay
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I am the owner of this guest house with my wife and daughter. I have 2 granddaughters, 10 and 6 years old, and I would like to be able to interact with clients and exchange ideas about the knowledge I have on various subjects, since I have 42 years of experience as a Teacher, so I am fluent in Geography, History, Literature, Agronomy and Natural Medicine where I have participated in international events on Permaculture and Agroecology.
This house is simple, it has no luxuries, our luxury is in our good heart. This house is located in a country area just 10 minutes walk from the center where you are in direct contact with nature, it is a special quiet place to vacation and has access to Wi-Fi, as well as an electric generator to supply us in case of electrical failures. In front of the house I have a small garden with some of the short-cycle productions necessary for food.
I have a private farm (Finca la Chiquitica) located just 500 meters from the rental house which provides most of the food products in the home, standing out among them Mango (in different varieties), Orange, Lemons, Tangerines , Pineapple, Bananas (in different varieties), Guavas, Coconuts with delicious water among others, in addition to guaranteeing the Coffee that is consumed at home throughout the year. We can also find on the farm Beans, Cucumber, Chard, Radish, Tomatoes, Avocados and Mustard (depending on the time of year.) There are different varieties of Medicinal Plants with extensive knowledge on the subject. I also have a mini-industry for the conservation of Mango and Guava, which allows all my guests to enjoy natural juices without any chemical product, since everything is agroecological, I have been carrying out Permaculture and Agroecology for many years. On this farm, since I am a teacher, study practices are carried out for children and young people from the community to whom I give classes. Our farm has received delegations from universities in Canada, Norway and Venezuela to do internships there. This is a cozy place where a pleasant and healthy stay is thus guaranteed. We love and protect Nature, being one of the things I could not live without: my Family, my Books, my Students and Permaculture, are the perfect complement to my life.
At home you will feel like family, I am a host who helps guests in organizing their activities and they are treated in an exemplary manner. We help them in the organization of their activities so that the guest can only enjoy their vacation without any stress: we help them organize tours on horseback, by bicycle, by taxi or on foot. Also in organizing taxi to other destinations, we also carry out all breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner services. Finally: this is the place
perfect for your vacation.
"Loving and caring for nature: is loving ourselves."
House Facilities
- Garden
- Patio
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Air Conditioning
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our house is located east of the town of Viñales by Salvador Cisneros Street, km 1 Road to the Cemetery, 100 meters behind the company Cubataxi, Casa Campo El Permacultor (Finca La Chiquitica), Miguel Veliz Collazo teacher.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Sports arena
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
- Halal
House Rules
The rules in the house are simple, we demand respect since it is part of education and thus there will be good communication between the guest and the family members. We are a quiet family and we do not smoke, so we demand that you do not smoke inside the room, but you can smoke outside the house.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
62 Reviews
March 2024
We had an excellent time at casa campo el permacultor. The whole family was very welcoming and helpful, and Miguel managed to teach us so much about local plants and agriculture in a short amount of time.
January 2024
Lovely people, there's privacy and good conversations. They made my life easier by arranging bicycle/taxi/horse! Miguel even picked me up at the busstop when it rained and their daughter prepared me amazing dinner. Thank you familia :)
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January 2024
Nuestra estancia con la familia fue estupenda y contribuyó a una maravillosa experiencia en Viñales. Muy atentos en todo momento, compartiendo información, historias y opciones para nuestra visita. La comida estaba deliciosa. La casa estaba limpia y era espaciosa. Un poco alejada del centro, lo que buscábamos para tener más tranquilidad. Sin duda recomendable.
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December 2023
Miguel and his family are very friendly. They have set up an area opposite the house where they teach children about the plants in the area. Miguel took the time to take me on a hike to a tobacco plantation and explain the different uses of plants that could be found along the way.
Breakfast and lunch were always delicious.
They also gave me ideas on what to do in Viñales.
It were lovely, relaxed days with nice conversations.Host reply
November 2023
Fin da subito da Miguel e sua figlia ci siamo sentiti come a casa!
È stata un'esperienza ottima: ci hanno aiutato ad organizzare tutte le varie escursioni, Miguel ci ha portato a fare una camminata attraverso le coltivazioni di caffè e tabacco (spiegandoci il relativo processo di produzione), le colazioni preparate da sua figlia erano buonissime.
Sono stati 4gg davvero bellissimi e in ottima compagnia!Host reply
August 2023
Everything was perfect! I recommend staying with Miguel a 100 percent!
April 2023
Staying with Miguel and his family was an amazing experience. I really can’t emphasize how great it was to meet and spend a few days with this family. For Miguel’s part, he was incredibly generous with his time in sharing all about his farm, his garden laboratory, and all his knowledge about medicinal plants and herbs. For me, who wanted to practice Spanish and meet Cuban people, it was a dream come true!
For Yancey’s part, she took such good care of us, with beautiful meals, double-checking our arrangements in town with other guides, rescheduling things for us, even making us some soup when one of our party caught a cold. Such a nice person.
I can’t wait to visit again!
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April 2023
The Casa Campo is a warm and welcoming place with much laughter. We really enjoyed our amazing stay. Truly the best people on the most beautiful land. "Tengo la Vida"
Miguel, Mercy, their daughter Yancy, and Yancy's two delightful
little girls, live just a10 minute walk from the charming town of Viñales.Viñales is surrounded by farms and is very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed getting up at sunrise and walking on the roads between all the picturesque farms. Everyone waved at us and greeted us even though they didn't know who we were. We felt very welcomed and safe.
Miguel, Mercy and Yansy are all so very kind and friendly. Miguel is a great human, trying to leave a small footprint, while assisting others and teaching them how to respect the earth.
Miguel is very knowledgeable about so many topics. He taught us much about organic farming and medicinal plants. He helps his community with education about caring for the land and provides medicinal plants for his neighbors.
Mercy and Yansy cook excellent meals. We had pork, fish, chicken, soups, potatos, rice and beans, salads and desserts. More than we could eat. So good! Don't miss the dinners. The home cooked meals are so much better than at a restaurant. Much of what we ate came right from Miguel's garden!
The house was quite relaxing. With a super strong air conditioner, that keeps the room cold for sleeping. Great hot water was nice feature and we had access to a refrigerator.
The front porch is very relaxing; "Tranquilo" as they say here. We simply can't express enough how thoughtful, genuine, and humorous this family is. They couldn't have been more welcoming. This is a great place to stay.
Yansy speaks good English making it easier to communicate. She helped organize a trip to see the caves right away on our first day there. She also assisted in organizing horseback riding with their neighbor Erbierto.
Erbierto, an excellent horsemen, has rock solid, trustworthy horses, safe for anyone to ride. He has trained them well.
Erbierto is also a great guy. Like Miguel, he knows everyone. He is kind and respected in the community.
We rode with Erbierto two days. The first tour took us on a ride through the farms where we
stopped to learn about tobacco and coffee farming; it was very educational and scenic.Riding a safe horse who knows where he is going let's you look around and really see the country, much better than a bicycle!
The second day was to a beautiful mountain lake. These were really great experiences not to be missed. We would highly recommend staying in this casa and riding with Erbierto. The perfect way to experience TRANQUILO!
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February 2023
Es war wirklich Horizont erweiternd, Migual und seine Tochter kennenlernen zu dürfen. Lieben Dank für die schöne Zeit in Viñales!
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January 2023
Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt und viel gelernt.
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