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Permacultor de Viñales

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A family casa in the Viñales valley that feeds guests from its own agroecological farm and runs permaculture tours.

Accommodation Eco Score
1.8/5 Accommodation Eco Score
Throne Standard 2.2 · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 20%. Weighted sources are shown below.
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Category average2.3/5
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About Permacultor de Viñales

24 of 96 fields held
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Features 1 of 8
What to do generally The house sits a ten minute walk from the centre of Viñales, 200 metres from tobacco fields, with a rooftop pool looking out over the mogotes. Guests tour the family's Finca La Chiquitica to learn about organic farming and medicinal plants, and hike, ride and cycle through the valley.
Scan result 2 of 4
Eco Score 2
Eco Score Label Developing evidenced performance
Ownership and legal entity 2 of 16
Owner Name Miguel and Yansy, the Veliz family
Ownership Type Family Business
Identity 2 of 4
Brand Name Permacultor de Viñales
Closest Airport name José Martí International Airport, Havana (HAV)
Claims and evidence 1 of 5
Verified Researched and source checked in three passes, Oct 2026
Place and access 2 of 3
County/State/Region Pinar del Río
Continent/Region The Caribbean
Further detail 14 of 56
Booking Site Airbnb
City Viñales
Country Cuba
Type Casa particular
Environment Type Rural
Rooms 1
Room Types Private room with 2 double beds and private bathroom
Secluded / Isolated Moderate Seclusion
Eco Amenities The Airbnb listing (2025 to 2026) says the family farm Finca La Chiquitica, 500 metres from the house, grows agroecological produce that feeds both the family and guests. The host profile on the Airbnb listing says the family project runs 'with solar energy' but gives no system type or share of power, and a backup electric generator is also mentioned. A bare mention is a claim only, so level 1.
Activities to do Permacultor de Viñales offers farm tours on organic farming, medicinal plants and sustainable growing, and arranges valley walks, horseback riding, bike rides, dance classes, massages and taxis to beaches, caves and tobacco farms.
Farm / Garden Organic farm or garden airbnb.com
Food Options On-site restaurant airbnb.com
Food Type Home-cooked Cuban using produce from the family farm
Farm or garden: date checked 2026-10-29
Filed under 8 terms held

Environmental evidence and weighted assessment

1.8/5 Accommodation Eco Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 20%

Environmental evidence by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Nature, biodiversity and regeneration30%1/4 · Claim only, such as being surrounded by nature7.5 / 30 points

The listing says the house is surrounded by nature, which is a claim without a named habitat or activity.

“Surrounded by nature, it's ideal for relaxing, enjoying the sunset, and unwinding from stress.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Energy and climate15%1/4 · Claim only3.75 / 15 points

The host profile on the Airbnb listing says the family project runs 'with solar energy' but gives no system type or share of power, and a backup electric generator is also mentioned. A bare mention is a claim only, so level 1.

Source · 2026-10-29
Water10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Waste and plastic10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Food, farming and sourcing15%2/4 · A named own garden or named local farms supply part of the menu7.5 / 15 points

The Airbnb listing (2025 to 2026) says the family farm Finca La Chiquitica, 500 metres from the house, grows agroecological produce that feeds both the family and guests.

Source · 2026-10-29
Buildings, heritage reuse and land use15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Measurement, transparency and certification5%1/4 · General commitments without specifics or results1.25 / 5 points

The family states a general commitment to respect for nature without specifics or results.

“A family project based on respect for nature, cultural exchange and a conscious lifestyle”

Source · 2026-11-03

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Accommodation Eco Score weights: Nature, biodiversity and regeneration 30%, Energy and climate 15%, Water 10%, Waste and plastic 10%, Food, farming and sourcing 15%, Buildings, heritage reuse and land use 15%, Measurement, transparency and certification 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years. Guest travel is not scored; everyone gets there how they can.

Purity, what touches your body

1.2/5 Purity Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 5%

Purity evidence, what touches your body by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Water you drink and bathe in25%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 25 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Food on your plate20%1/4 · Claim only, such as fresh or organic with no named source5 / 20 points

The listing names Finca La Chiquitica as an organic source for family and guest food, but gives no menu detail or plant based options.

“Finca La Chiquitica offers fresh and organic products that nourish both the family food and that of our guests.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Grounds and pest control15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Cleaning, laundry and fragrance15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Linen, towels and mattresses10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Air and quiet10%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 10 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Pool and bathing water5%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 5 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. Purity Score weights: Water you drink and bathe in 25%, Food on your plate 20%, Grounds and pest control 15%, Cleaning, laundry and fragrance 15%, Linen, towels and mattresses 10%, Air and quiet 10%, Pool and bathing water 5%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.

People, ownership, work and community

1.7/5 People Score · Evidence coverage 100% · Evidenced performance 17.5%

People evidence, ownership, work and community by pillar
PillarWeightLevel and what it meansContributionEvidence, quote and source
Ownership and control30%2/4 · A named owner, with the share held locally or by the family stated15 / 30 points

The listing names Miguel and Yansy of the Veliz family as hosts and says a Cuban family runs the stay.

“a Cuban family that has been welcoming travelers to the Viñales Valley for more than 10 years.”

Source · 2026-11-03
Local work and fair pay25%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 25 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Community benefit20%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 20 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Access to beach and land15%0/4 · Not disclosed on the stay's own pages0 / 15 points

Not disclosed on the stay's own pages, checked 2026-11-03.

Page read · 2026-11-03
Culture and heritage10%1/4 · Claim only2.5 / 10 points

The host says she shares Cuba and Viñales with guests, with no named makers or heritage programme.

“I love to share with you the best of Cuba and my dear village of Viñales.”

Source · 2026-11-03

Throne Standard for stays 2.2. People Score weights: Ownership and control 30%, Local work and fair pay 25%, Community benefit 20%, Access to beach and land 15%, Culture and heritage 10%. Each pillar earns its weight times its level divided by four. The score is 1 plus 4 times the evidenced performance, shown to one decimal, so 0% is 1.0 and 100% is 5.0. A pillar the stay does not disclose, after we read its own pages, counts as 0 and is shown as Not disclosed, with every page we read linked, because silence is an answer too. Every finding quotes its source word for word. Below 85% coverage, below 70% performance, or with less than half the weight at level 2 or above, the score is held under the next whole number (3.4 or 2.4). A 5.0 band needs 90% coverage and performance, level 4 evidence on half the weight and the key pillar at level 3 or above. Green flags are pillars at level 3 or 4. Every level can be earned from public, dated evidence; no score requires a visit. Evidence must be rechecked within two years.

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