Sancti Spiritus
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Founded
by Diego Velázquez in 1514, situated in the center
of the country is the province of Sancti Spíritus.
Established between the territories of Omofay and Magón,
in one of the banks of the Yayabo River, it is today a beautiful
city situated 386 km from the Cuban capital.
Sancti
Spíritus breathes authenticity in each one of its corners.
A valuable urban historic center, declared a national monument,
denoting centuries of treasured tradition in ample houses,
churches, museums, old streets and walls which invite the
visitor to know up close customs and way of life. Likewise,
it shows important pages of the life of illustrious people
of national history such as Serafín Sanchéz,
Ernesto Guevara and Camilo Cienfuegos, the latter been vinculated
to the sentiment of the population of Yaguajay.
Must see in Sancti Spritus: Trinidad |
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To
remain in Sancti Spíritus without knowing the Zaza Dam, the
biggest reservoir of fresh water in Latin America, and without knowing
the Negro River in the zone of Hanabanilla and Topes de Collantes where nature and man achieved a harmony in order to favor health,
is to leave behind more than a motive to enjoy a full stay in an
area where there are offers of entertainment and caters to the taste
of the most varied preferences and age groups. One of the most liked
has to do with music as the land of Yayabo as well as what is known
of this province, is the capital of Trova (troubadour music). Even
now the songs resound in the balconies of women loved (serenades)
with the echo of the letters of Rafael Gómez (also known
as Teofilito), Sindo Garay, Pepe Sánchez, Miguel Matamoros
and Manuel Corona. |
Close
to Sancti Spíritus, is situated the museum city of
Cuba: Trinidad. UNESCO declared Trinidad a World Heritage
Site for its preserved historical-cultural patrimony. The
large city, the impressive pebbled streets that lead to beautiful
plazas and small squares, surrounded by majestic buildings,
many of them converted into important museums, is a challenge
to the visitor.
An
extensive territory, named since the XIX century as the Valle
de los Ingenios (Sugarmills Valley), as well as a World Heritage
Site,which had more than sixty sugar mills. This completes
the historical-cultural scene which left distinct marks in
time.
Nature
Nature
lovers can choose in this territory from multiple attractions. The
National Caguanes Park and Caballete de Casa, in the region of Escambray,
as well as Cayo Piedra, demonstrates the power of nature in front
of the curios eyes of the individual. At the same time, the region
of San José del Lago, needs an obligatory mention because
of its mineral medicinal waters. The Boquerones zone impresses because
of its beautiful landscapes of its special lushness and prolific
vegetation.
| Cabaiguán |
Yaguajay |
Museo
Etnográfico
Carretera de Santa Lucía, km. 1,5,
Cabaiguán
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Museo
Nacional
“Camilo Cienfuegos”
Carretera Centro Agroindustrial
“Simón Bolívar”, Yaguajay |
Sports |
| Scuba Diving |
Harbour |
Cayo Blanco
Marinas Puertosol
Península de Ancón, Playa Ancón, Trinidad
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Marina Puertosol Trinidad
Marinas Puertosol
Carretera de María Aguilar, Trinidad
Telf.: (53 419) 6205
Situación: 21°48’ N, 80°02’ W
Comunicación por radio: VHF 16 |
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